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In programming backslash can sometimes be used to enter special characters. Maybe Lemmy also follows this syntax? If so, typing two consecutive backslashes might help.
Test with one backslash:
Test with two backslashes: \
Isn’t that just markdown? Eg wrapping with a star/asterisk italicizes. If you want to escape that you backslash.
test in italics, made by wrapping with asterisks
* = a backslash escaped asterisk