How to write fractions in Word - Instructions on how to write fractions in Word 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016

In the drafting process you want to insert a mathematical formula or simply a sample based calculation. In the following article, you can help you insert math formulas in Word 2007, 2010, 2013 and 2016 versions

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Method 1: Write fractions using a keyboard shortcut

Place the cursor at the position where you want to write the fraction -> Enter the formula eq f (9,10) note that following eq is a space:

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Selecting the whole formula press Ctrl + F9, the formula result is enclosed with curly braces:

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The next step highlights the whole formula and press Shift + F9 . If when you press Shift + F9 can not create fractions, you can press Alt + F9 twice. The result you wrote the fraction:

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So you can write fractions in Word quickly. However, memorizing formulas and steps to create fractions in this way takes a lot of work. If you work with multiple fractions, do it in the second way.

Method 2: Write fractions using the Equation tool in Word

Step 1: Place the cursor at the position you want to write the fractions -> on the Insert tab -> Symbols -> Equation -> Insert New Equation:

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Step 2: Enter the data area in the formula, click Design -> Structures -> Fraction -> choose the fraction format you want to write:

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Step 3: After selecting the type of fraction you want to create -> the data area displays the fraction format you have chosen, all you need to do is enter the numerator and denominator for the newly created fraction:

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To write the next fraction, place the cursor in the formula area -> repeat the selection of the fraction form:

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The result you created the desired fractions:

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You want to edit the size of the mathematical formula, you just need to select the whole formula -> go to the Home tab to change the size in the Size section :

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In addition, for each problem, you can choose different types of fractions format, there are 4 types:

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The example uses the list of fractions that can use the second format:

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The above are some ways to help you create fractions on Word 2016. With versions 2007, 2010 and 2013 you do the same thing. Good luck!

Kareem Winters

Update 19 May 2020

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