Fraction+Frustration

Fraction Frustration

With fractions you will have noticed that when you type 1 / 2, Word converts it to :- ½

Now you can convert your fractions to "look right" using subscript and superscript text formatting.

Also, with frequently used fractions, you can put Word's AutoCorrect feature to good use by having it do the fraction "switch" automatically.

Here is an example which you can follow for your fraction.

Type your fraction using the forward slash between the numerator (top) and the denominator (bottom). For example, 12/15

Highlight the numerator and apply superscript formatting

Highlight the denominator and apply subscript formatting

And this is how you apply the scripts Superscript formatting can be applied with Ctrl + Shift + = Subscript formatting can be applied with Ctrl + =. Do not forget to press the equals key whilst holding down the Ctrl

If you have other fraction on the same document there is no need to repeat the above procedure Just copy and paste the new fraction to where you require it then highlight it and change the values, the format stays the same

If you continuously have odd Fractions it would now be simpler to use Auto-Correct. Go to that facility and in the box type 12/15, in the 'Replace with' paste your modified fraction. You will soon build up a large selection so that when you type, the fractions will automatically be created.

Now if it does not work, check the radio button in the Auto-Correct window named 'Formatted Text' is ticked/checked 