[GraceUnderFire]

Originally Posted by Herb Tyson [MVP]

There are several ways. The easiest is to use the equation editor. Results
aren't always satisfactory, however, unless you write the entire number
using the equation editor. How you proceed depends on which version of Word
you use.

You can also do it using an ADVANCE field code.

3{ advance \l6 \u12}_

puts the _ character above the 3, approximately where you'd want it when
using a 12 point type size. Create the field by pressing Ctrl+F9, typing
advance \l6 \u12 between the {} braces, then press F9.

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Herb Tyson MS MVP
Author of the Word 2007 Bible
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"Teresa" wrote in message
...
I'm using Microsoft Word and want to know how to put a line over a number
to
show, mathematically, that it is repeating.

I just tried this method and was having success, until I pressed F9 at the end. Nothing happened. I tried again, with the same result. I finally highlighted the field code and pressed ctrl +F9, and it finally worked. And now I am very embarrassed, because I tried it my way again and it didn't work! So, I highlighted and hit F9. This time it worked!