Backslash

The @ at sign appears in everyday text whenever someone wants a direct character for email addresses, social handles, direct mentions instead of a more decorative symbol.

As a plain text character, the # hash sign is most useful for hashtags, topic labels, number markers where quick compatibility matters.

People copy the $ dollar sign when they need a reliable text sign for prices, budgets, money labels without leaving keyboard-friendly formatting.

As a plain text character, the % percent sign is most useful for percentages, discount labels, analytics summaries where quick compatibility matters.

As a plain text character, the & ampersand is most useful for titles, paired names, brand copy where quick compatibility matters.

People copy the * asterisk when they need a reliable text sign for footnotes, emphasis, wildcard-style notes without leaving keyboard-friendly formatting.