Backward Slash Symbol

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Symbol Format Data
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U+005C
SVG
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Usage

The backward slash symbol is used in computing as an escape character. In math, the symbol is used in typesetting languages, like TeX, to denote the start of a command. Typically, the symbol is used in a TeX expression like this:

\pi

In this expression, the backslash symbol indicates the start of the pi command which renders the symbol .

Related

underscore

The underscore character is a keyboard character that is used for various poses. In math, the underscore character is used in typesetting systems to denote subscript expressions.

forward slash

The forward slash operator is used in computing to represent the division operator.

Links

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TeX

TeX is a popular typesetting system for authoring technical documents and math expressions. It allows for precise control over the layout and appearance of documents.