If you want to type a whole number with a fraction, simply type the whole number followed by a space, and then include the fraction following the instruction above. For example 1 1/2.

This function is usually on by default. However, you can check to make sure it is on by going to “Word Options”, in the dialog box that appears click, “Proofing”, and then click “AutoCorrect Options”. There, you can turn AutoCorrect on or off, and you can also edit when and how it corrects certain things. [3] X Research source Be aware that this function may not work for all fractions.

1/2 = Alt+0189 1/4 = Alt+0188 3/4 = Alt+0190

Place the cursor where you would like the fraction to be. Press Ctrl+F9 at the same time to insert a pair of field brackets. Place the cursor inside the field brackets, and type EQ \F(n, d). The “n” is the numerator and the “d” is the denominator. You must use all capital letters, and follow the EQ with a space. Press the ⇧ Shift+F9 at the same time to create the fraction.

Type the numerator, and highlight it. Select Format from the menu, click Font, then select Superscript. Press Ctrl and the space bar to clear the formatting for the next step. Type a forward slash (/). Type the denominator and highlight it. Select Format, then Font, then Subscript. Press Ctrl+Space to clear the formatting again and move on with your typing.

Select “Language and Region”. Click on “Keyboard Preferences”. Click on the tab entitled “Input Sources”. Make sure the “Show Input menu in menu bar” box is checked. Exit system preferences. Now that you have done this, the flag of your country should appear in your menu bar at the top right of your screen.

Click “Show Emoji and Symbols”. In the search box, type out the fraction you are looking for (e. g. 1/2=half, 1/8=eighth, 1/4=quarter). In the search results you will see the fraction you wish to insert into your document. Double click the fraction in the results box, and it should be inserted into whatever document you are working in.

While in Pages, go to “Preferences”. Select “Auto-Corrections” A box with several options will pop up. Here you should check the box next to “Symbol and Text Substitutions”. Next, check the symbols and substitutions you are interested in using. In this case, make sure you check the “Fractions” box.

Highlight the fraction you want to use with your cursor. Right click on the highlighted text and click “copy”. Click back to the document and place the cursor where you want the text to appear. Right click again, and click “paste”. If the text doesn’t match the format of the document you are working in, highlight the newly pasted fraction, and change the font and font size to that of the text in the document.

Click through the results until you find the fraction you are looking for. Then, as above, highlight the fraction, and copy and paste it into your document. If you need to change the formatting, highlight the fraction again and then change it to the correct font and font size. You may also need to make it bold (or regular) when necessary.