Forward slash ( /)
A backslash (one word, no hyphen) is used on Windows to indicate folder levels in a path to a file. A forward slash (not one word) is used in internet addresses (and in Unix paths). So, If you hear a website address being read out as "dot com backslash [something]" do not type that - use a forward slash (the one near the shift key; the one that leans forward)
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/ = forward slash \ = back slash Forward slashes are generally used as 'switches' for commands, e.g. dir /w/p to provide additional functionality. If you type the command followed by /? it'll list the switches available. dir /?
the / forward slash means or
It faces forward. You can easily remember as the direction is in the name "forward slash"
/ is a forward slash \ is a backslash
forward slash - division operator backward slash - special character (e.g. \n - newline) in C strings
It is the / mark - it is slanted forward as you read left-to-right. A back slash is the \ mark.
A backward slash is a slash that tips backwards (\), as opposed to a forward slash that tips forwards (/).
/ is a forward slash \ is a backslash
Yes this is used when you aren't referring to a specific gender.