Backslash Symbol (\)

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Unicode Character

Unicode Hex

U+005C

HTML Entity

Decimal Code

About the Backslash Symbol

Last reviewed on October 31, 2026

\ leans from top left to bottom right. Windows file paths use it, as in C:\Users, and programming languages use it to escape characters, as in \n for a new line. It is the mirror of the forward slash.

Its official Unicode name is Reverse Solidus. Browse the Punctuation & Special page for related characters.

How to Type Backslash on a Keyboard

Windows: Press the backslash key on a US keyboard

Mac: Press the backslash key

Microsoft Word: Type 005C then press Alt+X

Phone & tablet: Copying \ from this page is fastest — see our mobile typing guide

Backslash Code for HTML, CSS & JavaScript

HTML: \

CSS: content: '\005C';

JavaScript: '\u005C'

Unicode: U+005C

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I type backslash \ on Windows?

Press the backslash key on a US keyboard. You can also copy \ straight from this page.

How do I type \ on a Mac?

Press the backslash key.

What is the Unicode and HTML code for backslash?

It is Unicode code point U+005C, named Reverse Solidus. In HTML, use \ or the numeric reference \.