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The command "Ctrl + \" refers to holding down the Control key (Ctrl) on the keyboard and simultaneously pressing the "\" key.

The purpose and function of this command might vary depending on the specific operating system, software application, or browser you are using. However, in many situations, the "Ctrl + \" command is used to locate and highlight the search bar or search field within an application or web page.

For example, in web browsers like Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox, pressing Ctrl + "\" will typically focus the cursor in the browser's omnibox (address bar) or search bar, allowing you to quickly start a new search or type a new URL.

In other software applications, this key combination might trigger different actions or have no specific function at all.

Therefore, the exact behavior of Ctrl + "\" will depend on the context in which it is used.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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