# Usage of "/" (slash) and "\\" (backslash)

**URL:** https://community.mp3tag.de/t/usage-of-slash-and-backslash/2078
**Category:** General Discussion
**Created:** [June 27, 2005, 6:14am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/usage-of-slash-and-backslash/2078 "2005-06-27T06:14:44Z")
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### Author: ![Martin0815](https://community.mp3tag.de/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/90db22/32.png) [@Martin0815](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Martin0815)
#### Post date: [June 27, 2005, 6:14am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/usage-of-slash-and-backslash/2078/1 "2005-06-27T06:14:44Z")

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Hi,

accidently I used the slash instead of the backslash to rename files and got stuck in the "invalid character"-dialog to say cancel for 250 times.

What's about using the slash as backslash if it occures inside a "rename"-pattern?

Even MS Windows is not really clear about its usage and allows it in some places!

Thanks and best regards,

Martin

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### Author: ![Sebastian\_Mares](https://community.mp3tag.de/user_avatar/community.mp3tag.de/sebastian_mares/32/9285_2.png) [@Sebastian\_Mares](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Sebastian_Mares)
#### Post date: [June 27, 2005, 9:11am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/usage-of-slash-and-backslash/2078/2 "2005-06-27T09:11:07Z")

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So you are suggesting that "/" should be converted to "" automatically or what (just to make sure I get you right)?