How do I make a backslash (\) on my mac keyboard

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ipodboy9317 Author

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How do I make a backslash (\) on my mac keyboard

I tried the Shift Alt 7 and it doesnt work. It makes a cross symbol. Any help would be appreciated.

Posted on Sep 3, 2009 9:40 AM

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Niel

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Sep 3, 2009 9:44 AM in response to ipodboy9317

If you're using an U.S. or Canadian English keyboard layout, press the key just above Return. If not, what layout are you using?

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Niel

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Sep 3, 2009 10:00 AM in response to ipodboy9317

We tried that button above the enter key, and it comes up as a backslash, but when you press the enter button, it turns into %5c.

If you're trying to enter and use it into a web browser's address bar, that's normal. If you're trying to use it somewhere else, type it in in a location other than a browser's address bar.

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ipodboy9317 Author

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Sep 3, 2009 9:54 AM in response to Niel

We tried that button above the enter key, and it comes up as a backslash, but when you press the enter button, it turns into %5c.

This is an US English keyboard. A1048 is the model.

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