Quick summary
PowerPoint lets you insert fractions as formatted equations using the built-in Equation tool under the Insert tab. You can select a fraction style from the Structures group and fill in the numerator and denominator, or type a shorthand like 1/2 for automatic formatting.
Steps
- Access the Insert tab in the PowerPoint ribbon.
- Click Equation from the available options.
- Open the Equation tab that appears in the ribbon.
- Click Fraction in the Structures group.
- Choose a fraction style from the dropdown options.
- Enter the numerator and denominator into the equation placeholders.
- Alternatively, type 1/2 inside the equation box and PowerPoint may automatically format it as a fraction.
