Using fractions in Word

[spotit3]

How do I type a fraction such as one hundredth in a Word document? I can get 1/4, 1/2 etc by going to the symbols but how do I cope with other fractions? Any help greatfuuly appreciated.

[Buenchico]

It's fiddly but possible. (My example assumes that you want to type 'seven twelths'. Just replace my choice of numbers with the ones you require).

Press Ctrl+F9. This will create 'field braces', with your cursor in the middle.

Type EQ \F(7,12) in between the braces.
(It's important to leave a space between the 'Q' and the 'backslash')

Press Shift+F9

Your fraction should now appear but the numbers will be in the same size font as the surrounding text (which makes the fraction look too large). Highlight the fraction and reduce the font size. (If you're typing 12 point text, I suggest using 8 points for a fraction).

Chris

[spotit3]

You're a real star Chris! Thanks ever so much for such a speedy answer. I am trying to type out a few test questions for my son who will be sitting his 11+ soon. Where would I be without the AnswerBank.

[Buenchico]

PS: The method above creates a fraction with a horizontal line. If you're happy with a diagonal line, just type 7/12. Then highlight the 7. Right-click & select 'Font'. Place a tick next to 'superscript'. Click 'OK. Highlight the 12. Do the same as before but select 'subscript'.

If you use that technique it's best to type whatever follows the fraction before returning to format it. If you format the fraction as soon as you've typed it, not only will the '12' become 'subscript' but so will any text which follows it.

Chris

[Buenchico]

Oh, I see I was typing as you were posting.

Thanks for the quick reply! ;-)

Chris