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You can automatically format a common fraction using AutoCorrect, or open Symbols or Character Viewer to choose a fraction to insert. The Equation tool in Word will also let you choose a fraction style and enter specific numerators and denominators.
If you’re creating a school paper, financial report, or other document where you need a fraction, it’s easy to write one in a Microsoft Word document. In fact, you have a few options for inserting fractions in Word, including using AutoCorrect and inserting symbols and equations.
write a fraction using autocorrect
Microsoft Word on both Windows and Mac gives you the option to automatically change common fractions to their symbols like a half and a quarter. Once you enable the AutoCorrect option, just type the numbers with a slash between them and you’ll see the fraction conversion.
windows
In Windows, open Word and select File > Options. Choose “Proofing” on the left and click “Autocorrect Options” on the right.
Select the AutoFormat As You Type tab and check the Fractions with fraction character box. You can also see an example of what the transformation will look like.
Mac
To enable AutoCorrect on a Mac computer, open Word and select Word > Preferences from the menu bar. Then choose “Autocorrect.”
Select the AutoFormat As You Type tab and check the Fractions with fraction character box. Just like on Windows, you can also see an example of the converted fraction.
Once you enable the AutoCorrect feature for fractions, you can type something like 1/2 and have it change to a fraction symbol automatically.
Insert a fraction using symbols
Since the AutoCorrect feature above only works for common fractions, you can use the symbols in Word on Windows or the special characters on Mac for less common fractions like two-thirds or three-fifths.
windows
On a Windows computer, place your cursor where you want the fraction in your Word document and go to the Insert tab. Open the Symbols dropdown menu and select “More symbols”.
In the Symbol window, go to the Symbols tab and choose “Number Shapes” from the Subset dropdown list. Then you’ll see several unusual fractions in the section below.
Double-click the fraction or select it and click “Insert” to place it in your document. Click “Close” to close the Symbol window when finished.
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Mac
Symbols in Word on Mac do not currently include the Number Shapes option. But you can use the character viewer or emoji keyboard on Mac to easily insert unusual fractions.
Press Command+Control+Space, use the globe key on your keyboard, or select Edit > Emoji & Symbols from the menu bar to open the viewer.
Enter “Fraction” in the search box at the top of the popup window. Below you will see many fractions to choose from.
Click on the one you want to place at the cursor position or drag the fraction into your Word document where you want it.
Make a fraction with an equation.
If neither the AutoCorrect options nor the symbols and characters have the fraction you need, you can insert an equation. This feature works the same in Word on Windows and Mac.
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Go to the Insert tab and select “Equation” in the Symbols section of the ribbon. Click the button or choose “Insert New Equation” from the dropdown menu.
When the equation editor appears in your document, select the Equation tab that appears with it. Open the Fraction dropdown box and choose a style at the top of the four options.
After the fraction style appears in the equation editor, select each square to enter the numerator and denominator you need.
You can then use the arrow on the right side of the equation editor to change its alignment in the document or move it inline with your text.
Inserting fractions in Microsoft Word is easy once you know the three methods above. For more information, see How to format superscript or subscript text in Word.
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