# \ arithmetic operator

The \ operator (also called the remainder
operator) calculates the remainder of dividing the *dividend* by the *divisor* (otherwise known as the modulo).

## Syntax

```
dividend \ divisor
```

## Description

There is no limitation on the
numeric value of the *dividend* or *divisor*.

## Example(s)

In this example, 5 (the remainder
of 21/8) is printed.

```
x = 21
y = 8
z = x \ y
print z
```

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Source: https://d3codex.com/pickbasic-flashbasic/backslash-arithmetic-operator/ - part of the D3Codex reference.