How to make any fraction look the same as the auto fraction

[pintree3]

If you type 1/4, 1/2 or 3/4 Word will automatically convert those to look like fractions. The same is not true if you type 2/3. Microsoft suggests, "Method 1: Use an Equation Field to Create the Fraction:" using this equation, 'EQ \F(a,b)" or Method 2: Use Equation Editor to Create the Fraction:" OR "Method 3: Use Superscript and Subscript Formatting to Create the Fraction:"


The problem with all of these 3 methods is that the fraction does not look anything like the auto feature when you type 1/4/ 1/2 3/4. Making your paper look bad. The other option given is: "Create an AutoCorrect Entry for the Fraction Symbol" I tried this, read it carefully, in case I had made a mistake but it just doesn't seem to work. If I type '1/3/ it look exactly as I typed it--nothing changes. Any pointers?

[Charles Kenyon]

I assume that you read Creating fractions on the MVP site. If you have not, you need to do so.

You need to set it up so that all of your fractions are produced in the same way. That means first to turn off the AutoFormat as you Type option to convert fractions.

Apparently you have not created the AutoCorrect entry or you saved it as unformatted. What fraction symbol, in particular, is causing the problem? Is it a font symbol? An equation? A combination of superscript/subscript?

[pintree3]

Thank you very much for your help. No, I had not read that article. it was others that I have read. You're info helped a lot because I had not taken into consideration that if I use the Auto Format choice I would get a fraction symbol whenever I would be using dates as well. Since I use dates much more often than I do fractions (hardly ever), This was most useful. I chose to simply use the 'Insert' tab and the 'insert symbol' option.
Thanks again