Converting #s to fraction

[gnGracie]

How do I convert numbers to a fraction in Word? It automatically
converts some (1/2, 1/4, etc.), but others are not converted and I
don't know how to make them look the same as the other fractions,
rather than staying in the large font.

Thanks.

Brandy

 

[Geoff Taylor]

Brandy...

Some things I have used when writing for physics texts and assingments etc.

Use Superscript for the numerator, forward slash, and subscript for the denominator.

? ? ? ? ? ? ¼ ½ ¾ are available by using 'insert sybol' in Times New Roman



Install math type

 

[gnGracie]

Thanks Geoff.

Brandy

 

[PB]

How do I convert numbers to a fraction in Word? It automatically
converts some (1/2, 1/4, etc.), but others are not converted and I
don't know how to make them look the same as the other fractions,
rather than staying in the large font.
Thanks.
Brandy

((( Sorry if this is a double-post. I was having some strange issues
with my newsreader. )))

Brandy,

Use AutoCorrect.

1) Say you want to make a nicely formatted 9/16 fraction (which is *not*
one of Word's default autocorrect fractions). You would first format the
fraction to look like you want it to in the document (I usually make the
numerator superscript, then decrease the point size of the denominator
(from 12pt. to 8 pt.) and finally make the bar slightly larger (12 pt.
to 14pt.))

2) Highlight your newly pretty-fied fraction and click Tools and choose
AutoCorrect Options...

3) Ensure that Replace Text as You Type is selected.

4) Your fraction should already appear in the With: box

5) Type 9/16 into the Replace box and click OK.

All Done!

 

[PB]

((( Sorry if this is a double-post. I was having some strange issues
with my newsreader. )))

Brandy,

Use AutoCorrect.

1) Say you want to make a nicely formatted 9/16 fraction (which is *not*
one of Word's default autocorrect fractions). You would first format the
fraction to look like you want it to in the document (I usually make the
numerator superscript, then decrease the point size of the denominator
(from 12pt. to 8 pt.) and finally make the bar slightly larger (12 pt.
to 14pt.))

2) Highlight your newly pretty-fied fraction and click Tools and choose
AutoCorrect Options...

3) Ensure that Replace Text as You Type is selected.

4) Your fraction should already appear in the With: box

Sorry, forgot an important step here: Select the Formatted Text radio
button.