Forward+slash+and+Backslash

Forward slash and Backslash

To avoid confusion with regards to slashes below is a precise explanation

Forward slash is /, and Backslash is \. Remember that the name tells me in which direction the top of the slash points.

Forward slashes tell your computer you're looking for something external to your system, as per example Web Pages.

Backslashes tell your computer you're looking for something inside your system, such as a drive or a file 