Backslash on Mac: The Keyboard Shortcut

Type the backslash quickly with Option (Alt) + Shift + 7

Backslash keys on a Mac keyboard

How to Type Backslash \ on Mac

  • Option (Alt) + Shift + 7 → Backslash \
  • Shift + 7 → Slash /
  • Option (Alt) + 7 → Pipe |

On German keyboards, the backslash is a third-level character and not printed on the key. Use Option (Alt) together with Shift and press 7.

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