Sometimes, when I type 1/2, Word resizes it automatically. At other times it
doesn't. How can I get Word to do this so that it blends in to a sentence
properly?

The AutoCorrection is performed only if the fraction is typed freestanding.
So it won't happen if you type, say, 11/2 (for 1½), which makes it
relatively useless (if you type 1 1/2, it will work, but then you've got 1
½, which is not what you want). I've assigned keyboard shortcuts to the
common fractions and use them instead.

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"bbgandpg" wrote in message
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Sometimes, when I type 1/2, Word resizes it automatically. At other times
it
doesn't. How can I get Word to do this so that it blends in to a sentence
properly?

ALT+0188 is the shortcut key for ¼.
ALT+0189 is the shortcut key for ½.
ALT+0190 is the shortcut key for ¾. [if using Arial font]
No other fraction is available. However you can use SuperScript or Subscript
for your own fractions.

You can also type fractions like 1½ or 1¾ through shortcut keys.

You can use Character Map in System Tools to see the Shortcut Keys or
Alternate Keys.

Let us know! if this information is useful to you.

"bbgandpg" wrote:

Sometimes, when I type 1/2, Word resizes it automatically. At other times it
doesn't. How can I get Word to do this so that it blends in to a sentence
properly?

No other fraction is available. However you can use SuperScript or
Subscript
for your own fractions.

The Unicode range 2153 - 215E gives the fractions for thirds, fifths,
sixths, and eighths (all available in Arial). In addition, 215F is 'Fraction
numerator 1' which can be combined with small digits.