diff --git a/ke.1 b/ke.1
index 81a93d7..002b700 100644
--- a/ke.1
+++ b/ke.1
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ exit the editor. Also C-k C-q.
 save the file, prompting for a filename if needed. Also C-k C-s.
 .It C-k x
 save the file and exit. Also C-k C-x.
-.It C-k \
+.It C-k \[char92]
 Dump core.
 .El
 .Sh FIND