Under Tools > AutoCorrect, on the AutoFormat as You Type and the AutoFormat
tabs check the box "Fractions...." This covers just a few fractions, but
should satisfy your needs.
If you have not changed Word's default settings you should be getting ½ and
¼ when you type 1/2 and 1/4. If this is not happening, then go to Tools |
AutoCorrect Options | AutoFormat As You Type and check the box for
"Fractions (1/2) with fraction character (½). For other fractions, see http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/Formatting/CreateFraction.htm
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Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
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