Vertical line on Apple keyboard / Mac - how it works

If you want to enter a vertical line using the Apple keyboard, you will not find the character. We show you which key combination is used to insert the vertical line.

Mac: Here you will find the vertical line on the Apple keyboard

The vertical line is also called "pipe" and is used to separate two words or different areas. You need the line again and again when programming or in the terminal.

• In MacOS, hold down the [Alt] key at the bottom left and the [7] key in the top center.
• Then the vertical line is inserted at the desired location.
• Tip: You will also find a dash on the [7] key. You will recognize the key combination again later.

In the next practical tip we will show you how to use Mac OS only with the keyboard.