How to Input Fractions in PowerPoint

Fraction characters can lend a more professional look to your business presentations.

Formatting a well-made presentation is important to deliver your message clearly to those to whom you're presenting. Creating fractions in PowerPoint can make your presentation look clearer and more professional. PowerPoint allows you to input fractions by enabling fraction characters in the AutoFormat settings. The process is the same for PowerPoint 2010 and 2007, except that PowerPoint 2007 uses the Office orb instead of the File menu.

Instructions

1. Click the "File" tab at the top of Microsoft PowerPoint.

2. Click on "Options" in the File menu.

3. Click on "Proofing" in the left-hand column of the Options window.

4. Click on "AutoCorrect Options" at the top of the Proofing window.

5. Click the "AutoFormat as You Type" tab. Check the box next to "Fractions (1/2) with fraction characters (1/2)." Click "OK" to close the AutoCorrect window and then click "OK" again to close the Options window.

References

• Microsoft Office; Use Automatic Formating as You Type; 2011