typing a backtick on Mac OS X Snow Leopard

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I have had a hunt around the net for this, but cannot find an answer - how do I type a backtick on Mac OSX Snow Leopard? I have a Macbook from late-2010.

The backtick character is one I use on a regular basis on StackExchange.

Which keyboard layout do you use? On my keyboard, it is next to Shift. — guwac, Oct 27 '12 at 21:07
@Radoo Yes, I mean `. Thanks it is indeed next to the [SHIFT] key. — crmpicco, Oct 27 '12 at 21:10
@guwac I'm not sure why I didn't see that, but thank you. Can you submit an answer? — crmpicco, Oct 27 '12 at 21:11

score 22 · Answer 1 · edited Apr 03 '17 at 18:03

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Disclaimer: This info is for English keyboards. If you're using a keyboard for a different language, look for the keys on your keyboard that match the photos. Pictures of Apple's keyboards for various languages can be found here.

This question was answered 5 years ago, but pictures may be helpful for viewers coming upon it now.

To make a backtick on the US English keyboard - Use the key just to the left of the 1 key

To make a backtick on the British or International English keyboard - Use the key just to the right of the left shift key

edited Apr 03 '17 at 18:03

Tom Gewecke

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answered Mar 30 '17 at 19:25

BAngel

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Only on a US keyboard - also note that the other answers already covered this. – Mikey T.K. Mar 30 '17 at 20:43
Thank you for clarifying, I was referring to a US keyboard, I'll update it to clarify. I was hoping the photos would help.
I added my answer since the majority of the other answers were incorrect in suggesting that the single quote key was a backtick as requested by the OP. Hope It helps someone :)
– BAngel Apr 01 '17 at 18:16

score 14 · Answer 2 · edited Feb 20 '18 at 15:03

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If you have a TURKISH keyboard, and using Turkish - QWERTY PC, in order to type ´, you need press ALT + Ş.

Gizem's comment: In fact for backtick (`) TURKISH keyboard, you should press ALT and comma like this: (ALT,)

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answered Jul 09 '17 at 05:40

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what about Turkish-F ? – london_utku Sep 01 '20 at 09:16

score 10 · Accepted Answer · edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:45

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I presume you don't have the English keyboard layout. You need to set up the U.S. Input Source, similar to what is described here (actually it's the other way around, you want to Check U.S.): How do I disable the Russian keyboard layout in software?

Then select that Layout and press the key right to left Shift.

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answered Oct 27 '12 at 21:11

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The UK keyboard has ` next to shift - what is the issue you raise? – mmmmmm Oct 28 '12 at 12:24
On other countries layouts, instead of you have a letter, for a specific language. When you press it, it will type that letter and not \, if you don't specify an U.S. input source, or any other layout that might have that key as `. I just said U.S. as I know that works for sure. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2841?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US – Oct 28 '12 at 14:08
Ah I thought English keyboard meant keyboard used in England – mmmmmm Oct 28 '12 at 14:14
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It could mean british keyboard as well, it seems you have the ` by default. :) – Oct 28 '12 at 14:20

score 5 · Answer 4 · answered Apr 26 '17 at 08:28

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Search and use that key on a french keyboard :

answered Apr 26 '17 at 08:28

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score 3 · Answer 5 · answered Oct 28 '12 at 14:59

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On an US keyboard, it is right next to Shift.

answered Oct 28 '12 at 14:59

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he means not ' is next to 1 on a US keyboard under the ~ – dstarh Jan 29 '13 at 20:14

score 2 · Answer 6 · answered Jan 16 '21 at 11:03

You may find the backtick (`) character on the Belgian (BE) version of the Apple Macbook at the same place as the French (FR) layout - ref. Sébastien Gicquel.

Apparantly both BE and FR layouts of MacBooks keyboards are the same. Here's a list of MacBooks international layouts: https://keyshorts.com/blogs/blog/37615873-how-to-identify-macbook-keyboard-localization#belgian by Sebastian Kończak.

score 0 · Answer 7 · edited May 24 '22 at 17:27

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On Danish keyboard with US layout, press the >< key for back tick.
Use the same key with shift modifier to get tilde symbol ~.

It's a bit confusing at first, but I start to like the cmd+` shortcut (changing to another window of the same app) being so easy to reach.

And on a US keyboard with a Danish layout, press + and then space to get back tick.

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Tom Gewecke

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score 0 · Answer 8 · answered Dec 06 '22 at 07:43

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For a Russian keyboard I do recommend checking out this layout - https://ilyabirman.ru/typography-layout/

A lot of special symbols are available there.

The backtick is available through [Option] + [§] (In the top left corner if you follow the link above)

answered Dec 06 '22 at 07:43

takeshi

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Аre Apple's Russian keyboards missing the backtick? – Tom Gewecke Dec 06 '22 at 12:26

score 0 · Answer 9 · answered Jan 29 '13 at 19:22

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Had the same issue with non-English keyboard as well. Turns out it is rather easy to customize PressAndHold feature introduced in Lion. Here's how i did it: http://prii.it/blog/customize-press-and-hold-in-os-x-for-your-own-good

Now i have quick access to all symbols that are needed but missing on keyboard.

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link does not work – Rayee Roded Aug 18 '22 at 09:21

score -3 · Answer 10 · answered Dec 08 '16 at 19:04

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Backtick is on the left of "1" keyboard button.

answered Dec 08 '16 at 19:04

coolcool1994

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This is true only the the kind of keyboard sold in the US. The person posting the question confirmed 4 years ago that on his keyboard it is next to Shift, which is the case for the kind of International English keyboard sold sold in most other countries. – Tom Gewecke Dec 08 '16 at 20:49

typing a backtick on Mac OS X Snow Leopard

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