How to Write Slash (Solidus) in LaTeX

In LaTeX, you can write a slash (solidus) using the standard keyboard character /. This character is treated as normal text.

The following examples show how to write a slash in LaTeX.

How to Write Slash in Text

We can use the slash character / in LaTeX document for text.

Example: Slash in Text

Suppose we want to write a slash in the text.

We can use the following LaTeX code to do so:

\documentclass{article}
\begin{document}

This is an example of using a slash / in a sentence.

\end{document}

Output: 👇️

This is an example of using a slash / in a sentence.

In this example, we use the slash is used to separate parts of the sentence.

How to Write Slash in Mathematical Expressions

For mathematical expressions, we can use the slash character /. However, for fractions, it’s better to use the \frac command for proper formatting.

Example: Slash in Mathematical Expressions

Suppose we would like to write mathematical expressions that contain a slash.

We can use the following LaTeX code to do so:

\documentclass{article}
\begin{document}

An inline mathematical expression: \( a / b \).

A displayed mathematical expression:
\[
\frac{a}{b}
\]

\end{document}

Output: 👇️

In this example, use use slash command to denote division in an inline expression, and the \frac commandfor a properly formatted fraction in a displayed expression.

Conclusion

We can use the standard keyboard character / for both text and mathematical expressions. For fractions, the \frac command provides better formatting.