Slash (/)

When describing this character, label it as slash (/) for clarity.

Don't use a slash as a substitute for or.
If the UI uses a slash in this way, follow the interface in describing the label, but use or to describe the action in text.

Do
Choose your product or service.
Don't
Choose your product/service.
Don't add spaces around the slash when it is used to indicate alternatives, unless required for clarity.
Do
A credit/no credit activity might have a late penalty.
Don't
A credit / no credit activity might have a late penalty.
Use a forward slash in internet addresses.
Do
Download from ftp://example.com/downloads.
Don't
Download from ftp:\\example.com\downloads.
Use a forward slash in file paths for non-Windows systems like MacOS and Linux.
Do
MacOS: Save to the /Users/your-name folder.
Windows: Save to C:\catalog\collect.doc.
Don't use a slash to indicate division or fractions. Use the division sign (÷) or correctly formatted fractions.
Do
Calculate your score as earned ÷ available.
Don't
Calculate your score as earned / available.