writing fractions in micrsoft word

[green_rs13]

im not much of a computer person but I need to write some maths out in word. I want to be able to write proper fractions, by that I mean having the numerator over the top of the denominator separated by a horizontal line and not have to write them like 1/2 1/100 etc... I know I can use the X? button to write small numbers like you would if you were writing metres cubed but that still looks rubbish.

I tried to google it but have had no luck. I figured an office bod lurking on here might know the solution.

sorry about the total random thread!!!

[jakeabee]

Haha give it a Google bro

[zeppelin101]

What version are you using? 2010 (or was it 07?) onwards has an equation editor function which does fractions. It's in the insert menu.

[green_rs13]

I have 2010 if I go 'insert' then across to symbols I can get fractions off there but it only has a few set fractions that you can choose from and I want to write odd ball ones like 27/48

[sgt_raffie]

You have to go into insert, equation and than at the bottom You get a "create new equation". From there You can build quite decent ones.

[snops]

Also for info if you press and hold alt then type 0176 or 0178 or 0179. You get ° ² ³.

[piman2k]

As above, in Word '10 on the Insert Tab, there's Equation next to symbol. For a half etc, write 1 / 2 and then on the drop down click Professional.

[green_rs13]

wicked cheers guys, I will have a bash at it later.

[Rubix_Cube]

Did you get it sorted. The Equation editor is pretty nifty.

[green_rs13]

turns out I only have Microsoft word-starter so this magical equation editor is not featured.