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Typing some simple fractions automatically in Word and Outlook

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As part of Word’s Autocorrect settings, some simple fractions will show as a symbol when you.  For example, if you type in 1/4 and then space straight afterwards it’ll show as ¼.

It’s done automatically from File | Options | Proofing | AutoCorrect Options | AutoFormat as you type | Fractions (1/2) with fraction character (½).

It’s on by default but you can turn it off.

Only three fractions

The AutoFormat as you type, Fractions option only works for THREE fractions half, quarter and three-quarters.

Only ½ ¼ ¾ are setup.

Not even some other common fractions like 1/3 and 2/3 are included. 

For other fractions, you have to use either Insert | Symbol or some other trickery like AutoCorrect to make fractions.

See Typing common fractions in Word and Outlook

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