Instructions for writing fractions in Word when editing mathematical formulas

Writing fractions in Word is sometimes difficult for those who do not often edit documents, but if you know how to turn on the function of writing mathematical formulas on Word, it becomes extremely simple.

Entering fractions will take more time than regular word processing, but when used regularly, it will no longer be an obstacle for those who do office jobs. Here are 2 ways to enter fractions in Word for your reference.

The easiest way to write fractions in Word

• Method 1: Use Word shortcuts to write fractions in Word
• Method 2: Use math tools to write fractions in Word

Method 1: Use Word shortcuts to write fractions in Word

Step 1:

Leave the mouse pointer at the position where you want to write the fraction in Word, then press Ctrl + F9.

Soon the expression as a fraction will appear.

Write fractions in Word

Note: Some laptops have to press the Fn + F9 key to activate the F9 feature, now need to press Ctrl + Fn + F9.

Step 2:

At that fraction expression, you enter the fraction in the following format:

EQ(_)\F(X,Y)

Inside:

• EQ: stands for Equation: Equation, X is the numerator, Y is the denominator,
• F: stands for Fraction.
• (_): space after EQ.
• X: is the numerator, Y: is the denominator.

Formula for writing fractions in Word

Step 3:

Highlight the newly created expression and press Shift + F9 to finish writing fractions in Word.

Fraction

Method 2: Use math tools to write fractions in Word

Step 1:

In Word, click Insert → Equation .

Math

Step 2:

Select the Fraction item on the toolbar then select the x/y fraction format.

Choose to write fractions

Step 3:

After selecting or clicking on the numerator and denominator positions and enter the value to be filled in.

How to write fractions in Word

Hopefully with the above 2 ways to write fractions, it will help you quickly enter fractions when editing text on Word.