Slashes
When necessary, differentiate between a slash for URLs and a backslash for servers and folders.
When you instruct customers to enter a slash, always include the spelled-out term (backslash or slash) first, followed by the symbol in parentheses.
Example
Enter two backslashes (\\) ....
See also
Numbers
Special character term collection
URLs and web addresses
Use a slash:
To imply a combination. Capitalize the word after the slash if the word before the slash is capitalized. For example, if country/region is used as a label in a form, capitalize it as Country/Region.
Examples
client/server
TCP/IP
CD/DVD drive
Use the on/off switch to turn your mouse off when you're not using it.
Turn on the On/Off toggle.To separate parts of an internet address. Use two slashes after the protocol name.
Example
ftp://example.com/downloadsIn server, folder, and file names.
Example
\\mslibrary\catalog\collect.docBetween the numerator and denominator of fractions in equations that occur in text.
Examples
a/x + b/y = 1
x + 2/3(y) = m
Don't use a slash as a substitute for or, like product/service. If the UI uses a slash in this way, follow the interface in describing the label, but use or to describe the action in text.
Examples
Select Automatic trapping to add or remove a check mark.
To turn the purchasing workflow on or off ....
Exception It's OK to use country/region and ZIP Code/postal code where space is limited.
See also
and/or
country or region
either/or