Hi Jean: On my MacBook Pro (English keyboard) the backslah “” is directly above the enter/return key. Don’t feel bad we all have computer problems sometimes, the key is right above the Return (or Enter) key. Hope this helps!
Also the question is, where is backslash on a Mac? The backslash key combination is: Alt + Shift + 7. If you want to enter the special character under Windows, you will find it already drawn on the keyboard next to the ß. Accordingly, you press Alt + ß on the PC for the backslash. Enter backslash : The backslash key combination on the Mac is Alt + Shift + 7.
People ask also, how do I turn on backslash? They basically said to change your input to US when using a US keyboard. I figured there is always a way of entering a character by its code and of course this works. If you have a keypad, you can enter
Considering this, how do I type the symbol on my MacBook Pro? On US keyboards, hold down the Shift key and press the number 2 key. You will see the @ sign above the number 2. 2. On UK or European keyboards, hold down the Option key (also known as the ALT key) and press the number 2 key.
Subsequently, what is the Alt key on a Mac? Where is the Alt key on a Mac keyboard? The PC-keyboard equivalent of Alt on a Mac is called the Option key, and you’ll find the Option Key on your Mac if you go two keys to the left of the spacebar.
- ⌘ is the Command () key.
- ⌃ is the Control key.
- ⌥ is the Option (alt) key.
- ⇧ is the Shift key.
- ⇪ is the Caps Lock key.
- fn is the Function key. Now you know, but if the symbols confuse you, don’t feel too bad about it.
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How do you reverse backslash on a Mac?
You might want to check out the system preferences by typing an application, however, some keyboards lack a dedicated key for the backslash, known as Reverse solidus [] on a MAC keyboard. A way to know how to type it using a combination of characters is by holding the alt + caps + / keys that solve the puzzle.
How do you forward a slash on a Mac?
- = Option ⌥ + Shift ⇧ + :
- [ = Option ⌥ + Shift ⇧ + 5.
How do you do the straight bar on a Mac?
Press the “Backward Slash” key above the “Return” key, while continuing to hold the “Shift” key to type a vertical line.
Why is my backslash not working?
Press the alt key to the right of the space bar ( alt gr ), and the key above the enter key (which should typically be hash on a US keyboard set to UK input – but on your laptop it is actually the key!). This should provide a backslash!
How do you get a backslash on a laptop?
The windows keyboard has something called ‘alt codes’ that letter type in any letter or symbol by holding ‘alt + the number of the symbol or letter you want’ e.g. the code for backslash would be ‘alt+92’. The symbol will appear once you let ‘alt’ go.
How do you use Alt Gr on a laptop?
- AltGr + E → €
- AltGr + £ → ¤
- AltGr + 2 → ~ (a dead key: AltGr + 2 then O → õ)
- AltGr + 3 → #
- AltGr + 4 → {
- AltGr + 5 → [
- AltGr + 6 → |
How do I make symbols with my keyboard?
To insert an ASCII character, press and hold down ALT while typing the character code. For example, to insert the degree (º) symbol, press and hold down ALT while typing 0176 on the numeric keypad. You must use the numeric keypad to type the numbers, and not the keyboard.
Where is the symbol on the UK keyboard?
This is another sign where typing it will depend on the keyboard. If you are in the UK the hashtag sign shares the 3 key with the pound sign (£) but on other country’s keyboards the UK £ sign is found else where (we’ll get to that next). On a UK keyboard to type # you should press: Alt/Option-3 = #
How do you type special symbols?
In your document, position the insertion point where you want the special character to appear. Press and hold down the ALT key while you type the four number Unicode value for the character. Note that NUM LOCK must be on, and you have to use the number pad keys to type the Unicode character value.
How do you do Alt F11 on a Mac?
The keyboard shortcut to open the VB Editor in any Windows version of Excel is Alt + F11 . The shortcut in the Mac version is Opt + F11 or Fn + Opt + F11 .
How do you use Alt codes on a Mac?
To use alt codes on Mac computers, use the Option key instead of the Alt key. Option codes for accented letters, symbols, and special characters work differently on Mac computers, as you press Option, the accent, then the letter. For example, to create an n with a tilde, the alt code is Option+n.
