how to use \ in a string

i cannot use the \ backslash in a string. when i compile it gives a "illegal escape character" error. i tried to use '\' and then it just displayed quotes. any suggestions?

See this thread...

http://www.coderanch.com/t/460417/Beginning-Java/java/help-please-PLEASE

thanks

Which is a great example of why descriptive subject are helpful, and non-descriptive ones are not.

you have to use "\\" to print "\"

String s2 = "I have to write backslash \\";