typing a backtick on Mac OS X Snow Leopard I have had a hunt around the net for this, but cannot find an answer - how do I type a backtick on Mac OSX Snow Leopard? I have a Macbook from late-2010.

The backtick character is one I use on a regular basis on StackExchange.
Disclaimer: This info is for English keyboards. If you're using a keyboard for a different language, look for the keys on your keyboard that match the photos.  Pictures of Apple's keyboards for various languages can be found here.

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To make a backtick on the US English keyboard - Use the key just to the left of the 1 key



To make a backtick on the British or International English keyboard - Use the key just to the right of the left shift key