How to Do Fractions in Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word 2010 comes equipped with many formatting features, giving writers ample freedom to customize a document as they see fit. For instance, the program automatically formats commonly used fractions, such as 1/2 or 1/4, to display properly. For less-used fractions, the program does not automatically convert the formatting. In those instances, Word 2010 owners can use the program's built-in Equation tool to create properly formatted fractions.
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Instructions
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Place the cursor in the document where you would like to insert a fraction.
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Click the "Insert" tab above the Ribbon. Notice that the options in the Ribbon change.
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Click the "Equation" button in the Ribbon. New options will appear.
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Select "Fraction" from the Structures section.
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Choose the desired fraction type from the resulting drop-down menu. An equation box will appear where your cursor is.
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Type the fraction's denominator and numerator into the equation box. Click outside of the box when finished.
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Those instructions are not correct. Instead: Insert, Equation, Insert New Equation (at bottom), Equation box appears, Type numerator, then /, then denominator. Enter to complete. Simple.
