backward slashes
Left-leaning diagonal marks
Backward slashes are the punctuation marks that lean to the left (\), as opposed to forward slashes (/).
In computing, backward slashes serve as path separators in Windows file systems: C:\Users\Documents.
Outside technical contexts, they're rarely used.
Also called backslashes.
- escape characterSymbol neutralizing special syntax
- backslashLeftward-slanting diagonal character
- separatorSomething that divides
- codingWriting software instructions
- obliquesAngled lines or muscles
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