How to Build Fractions in Word 2010

Word 2010's AutoCorrect feature can build common fractions for you. Actually, Word doesn't build fractions as much as it pulls them from a set of existing fraction "characters." Sadly, Word has only a few of those fraction characters. When you need your own, specific fraction, such as ³/₆₄, you can create it on your own:

1. Press Ctrl+Shift+= (the equal sign).

   This keyboard shortcut enables the superscript command. (Superscript refers to a letter or number written above and to the side of another).

2. Type the numerator — the top part of the fraction.

   For example, type 3 for ³/₆₄.

3. Press Ctrl+Shift+= again.

   This time, the key combo turns off superscripting.

4. Type the slash mark (/).

   This slash mark becomes the divider in the fraction.

5. Press Ctrl+= to turn on subscripting.

   Subscripting involves a letter or number below and to the side of another.

6. Type the denominator — the bottom part of the fraction.

   The denominator in ³/₆₄ is 64.

7. Press Ctrl+= to turn off subscripting.

   There’s your fraction.