/ not seem to be working

I read some where that the "/" may not work on certain clients.  It was not specifically mentioned, but I am using Blowtorch.  When I am trying to type a description at the main menu (I believe pressing 3), I type "/h" for more options and instead I keep getting [string "h"] :1: '=' expected near '<eof>'.  I get a similar response with "/s".

I've gotten that before when I first saw the help file and tried "/" and what ever letter.  Am I doing something wrong?  Is there a work around while still using Blowtorch, as that is my preferred mobile client?  Thank you.

[string "/h"]:1: unexpected symbol near '/'

This happens when I type //h for instance at the character menu while in the description.