Cant use shift+cmd+7 to get \ in python with macbook pro. What to do?

Answer 1

Found this support thread:

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3141280?start=40&tstart=0

It goes on a while. The best option appears to be:

http://blog.devgeek.co/2011/10/how-to-seeuse-macbook-pro-hidden-keys/

Answer 2

Use alt+092 in numeric keyboard. The backslashe's value in ASCII code is 092