backslash

typographical and heraldic mark, traditionally named “cotise”
Place character Q11185
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backslash

Summary

backslash is a character[1]. backslash has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

Key Facts

  • backslash's instance of is recorded as character[3].
  • backslash is part of escape sequence[4].
  • backslash is used for path separator[5].
  • backslash's Commons category is recorded as Reverse slash[6].
  • backslash is the opposite of slash[7].
  • backslash's Unicode character is recorded as \[8].
  • backslash's Unicode character is recorded as 🙽[9].
  • backslash's Stack Exchange tag is recorded as https://stackoverflow.com/tags/backslash[10].
  • backslash's different from is recorded as slash[11].

Body

Geography

backslash is part of escape sequence[4].

Designation and Status

backslash's instance of is recorded as character[3].

Why It Matters

backslash has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] backslash is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[12]

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APA 4ort.xyz Knowledge Graph. (2026). backslash. Retrieved May 3, 2026, from https://4ort.xyz/entity/backslash
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BibTeX @misc{4ortxyz_backslash_2026, author = {{4ort.xyz Knowledge Graph}}, title = {{backslash}}, year = {2026}, url = {https://4ort.xyz/entity/backslash}, note = {Accessed: 2026-05-03}}
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  1. 27d ago · Verdy p · 2026-08-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Part of escape sequence
    Opposite of slash
    Wikidata description typographical and heraldic mark, traditionally named “cotise”
    Instance of
    + 5 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-update:2||1 */ [[Property:P31]]: [[Q36975]]"
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