division symbol

[linda]

Does any one know how to type in word the traditional
division symbol? I'm trying to type a math test for lower
level elementary school students.

 

[Jerry Bodoff]

Hi Klaus:

If I understood Linda correctly I think what she wants
for school tests is:

1
-
3

Jerry B.

 

[Klaus Linke]

Hi Jerry,

Maybe... but my crystal ball looks cloudy.
So I mentioned the possibilities -- just in case.

Klaus



Hi Klaus:

If I understood Linda correctly I think what she wants
for school tests is:

1
-
3

Jerry B.

 

[Jerry Bodoff]

Hi Klaus:

I assumed that is what Linda wants because she
stated "traditional" and for low level elementary school,
fractions are probably represented in the text books
as 'N over D'.

Jerry B.

 

[Bert]

Linda,

Here is another way to get the division symbol (and many
others). Run the Character Map utility in windows.
Depending on your version it could be located in several
menu locations. In W2000 it's under Start - Programs -
Accessories - System tools. Or at the run command just
type charmap.

Once there, select the font called symbols. The rest is
just copy paste. Be sure to format the font in Symbol in
word or it won't display correctly.

Good Luck,
Bert

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

FWIW, I interpreted this the same as Klaus, that Linda wanted x ÷ y.

--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
Word MVP FAQ site: http://www.mvps.org/word

 

[Mary]

To me the simplest way to insert a division sign is to go
to Insert, Symbol, and you will find in one of the many
font selections a division symbol.