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Learn how to implement strikethrough text effects in Unity3D with TextMeshPro, enhancing your game's typography and user interface.
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Achieve Strikethrough Text in Unity3D Using TextMeshPro

If you've ever wanted to add a strikethrough effect to your text in Unity3D, you're definitely not alone. Many developers face the challenge of using special text formatting in their games, especially for user interfaces. One common request is to create a strikethrough effect, like you would see in various typography styles.

Previously, achieving this effect in Unity's traditional GUIText was quite difficult, leaving developers wondering if there was a way to make their text stand out. Thankfully, advancements have been made in Unity's text features. Specifically, the introduction of TextMeshPro has transformed how we handle text in Unity.

What is TextMeshPro?

TextMeshPro is an advanced text rendering system within Unity that provides rich text styling options, such as bold, italic, and yes—strikethrough effects! It is more powerful than the traditional GUIText option, offering better control over text display and performance.

Why Use TextMeshPro?

Improved Text Quality: TextMeshPro utilizes signed distance field (SDF) rendering, producing crisp and clear text at any size.

Flexible Styling: You can easily apply various styles, including gradients, shadows, and of course, strikethrough.

Performance: Unlike traditional text rendering, it is optimized for better performance, especially with large amounts of text.

Implementing Strikethrough with TextMeshPro

To implement a strikethrough font in your Unity3D project using TextMeshPro, follow these straightforward steps:

Step 1: Import TextMeshPro

Install TextMeshPro: If you haven’t already, install TextMeshPro via the Unity Package Manager. Open Unity, go to Window → Package Manager, and scroll down to find TextMeshPro. Click Install.

Step 2: Create a TextMeshPro Object

Create New UI Text: Right-click in the Hierarchy panel, navigate to UI, and select Text - TextMeshPro. This will create a new TextMeshPro UI object in your scene.

Set Up the Text: With the new object selected, look at the Inspector panel, where you can set properties such as Text, Font Size, Alignment, etc.

Step 3: Apply Strikethrough Formatting

Use Rich Text: TextMeshPro supports rich text formatting. To apply strikethrough in your text:

Simply wrap the text you want to strike through with the <s> (start) and </s> (end) tags.

Example: <s>This text will have a strikethrough.</s>

Test Your Text: Enter your strikethrough code into the TextMeshPro component's text field and run your scene! You should see your text displaying with a strikethrough effect.

Step 4: Customize Further

Experiment with Styles: Beyond strikethrough, experiment with other rich text options, like color alterations, underline, and font styles, to make your UI more engaging.

Adjust Performance Settings: Depending on your project's needs, you can adjust the performance settings within the TextMeshPro settings to ensure optimal performance without compromising quality.

Conclusion

Adding a strikethrough effect to your text is now a straightforward task in Unity3D with the help of TextMeshPro. This powerful tool not only allows for rich text formatting such as strikethrough, but also enhances the overall quality and performance of your UI text.

If you hadn’t considered using TextMeshPro before, now is the perfect time to start exploring its countless features to elevate your game’s typography!

With the right tools, your text can communicate more than just words—it can convey emotion, intention, and style. Happy developing!