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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