- The Automatic substitution feature is an easy way to add fractions in Google Docs.
- Superscript and Subscript functions can use forward slash to create fractions.
- Equations menu uses math operators to create fractions.
Method 1. Create a Fraction by Setting Automatic Substitutions
The Automatic substitution method is the best if you use a set of fractions all the time. All you need to do is type in the usual way, and Google Docs will automatically replace it with predefined text.
Step 1: Open the Google Docs document you want to edit.
Step 2: On the Google Docs ribbon, click the Tools tab.
Step 3: Select Preferences . This should launch the Preferences dialog box.
Step 4: On the Preferences dialog box, click the Substitutions tab.
Step 5: In the Replace column, enter the numbers you want to use (e.g., 5/9, 7/10, 9/11, etc.).
Step 6: In the With column , enter the fractions you want to convert them to (e.g., stacked fraction, skewed fraction, linear fraction, etc.).
Step 7: Repeat Steps 5 and 6 for all fractions you expect to use in the document, and click OK to save your changes.
Step 8: On the Google Docs canvas, type the numbers of the fraction you want, and Google Docs should substitute it with your preferred replacement.
Method 2. Create a Fraction From the Special Characters Menu
If you use fractions occasionally, use the special characters menu, which includes some of the most commonly used fractions.
Step 1: On the Google Docs ribbon, click the Insert tab.
Step 2: Select Special Characters from the context menu. This will launch the Insert special characters dialog box.
Step 3: In the search bar, type fraction in the search box.
Step 4: Select your desired fraction to insert it into your document.
Step 5: After inserting your preferred fractions, click the x sign to close the Insert special characters dialog box .
Method 3. Create a Fraction From the Equations Menu
Step 1: On the Google Docs ribbon, click the Insert tab.
Step 2: Select Equation from the context menu. This will reveal a new line of tools below the Google Docs ribbon with equations of different categories.
Step 3: Click on New equation , then select the Math operations drop-down.
Step 4: Select the fraction icon from the drop-down.
Step 5: On the Word canvas, enter the numerator and denominator for the fraction.
Method 4. Create a Fraction With Superscript and Subscript Functions
Step 1: Place your cursor on the Google Docs canvas.
Step 2: Hold down the following keys on your keyboard to enter superscript mode – Ctrl + . ; alternatively, click the Format tab and select the Text drop-down to get superscript mode.
Step 3: Type your numerator and repeat the superscript shortcut to return to standard text.
Step 4 : Tap the forward slash key (/) on your keyboard to imitate the fraction bar.
Step 5: Hold down the following keys on your keyboard to enter subscript mode – control + , ; alternatively, click the Format tab and select the Text drop-down to get subscript mode.
Step 6: Type your denominator and repeat the subscript shortcut to return to standard text.
