computer word typ programs

[robin8495]

How can you show fractions in a word program ? Like four and three-quarters, not 4.75

[bronners]

would this help?
http://www.uwec.edu/HELP/WordXP/fractions.htm

[wildwood]

With 'insert' choose 'symbol' where you can also add various fractions quickly. Make sure the font is set to (normal text) and don't forget that there is a scroll bar on the side to see more.

[Edengland]

To type a fraction in ms word, turn on number lock, then
alt +171 = �
alt + 172 = �
alt + 243 = �

[robin8495]

Thank you all, the easiest would seem to be 'wildwood' ,and the 'bronners' good for future refarence., I just could not get edengland's to work, but thanks anyway.

[Ethel]

With Edenglend's method, you must use the number pad, not the keys that run along the top of the keyboard.


On a desktop machine, the number pad is usually on the right hand side of the keyboard, on a laptop they are in the letters, in a shape similar to a mobile phone keypad.

[Jugglering]

Edengland's way works for me.... you have to press the Alt key at the same time as typing the numbers (with the numbers lock switched on)... don't type the + sign !

However, when I type 1/2 in Word, it automatically changes 1/2 to � - you need to check that you have the AutoCorrectOptions enabled (Tools / Auto Correct Options / Auto Format As You Type tab and click on "Fractions with fraction character").