For writing regular texts, you should try to avoid slashes. Use them if you must, but they do put a dent in the flow of the sentence so it's easier to read a sentence without it.

Can I use a slash in MLA?

The Modern Language Association (MLA) likes the slash for “two terms paired as opposites/alternatives and used together as a noun.” The Chicago Manual of Style seems more tolerant of the slash, noting without commentary that it can be used as shorthand for “or” or “and.” (I'm disappointed that the venerable Words Into ...

What does a slash between words mean?

A slash or slant or solidus or virgule [ / ] (take your pick of names) is used to indicate a choice between the words it separates. ...