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Setting Fraction Bar Overhang Spacing in the Equation Editor
Summary: How to change the distance by which fraction bar extends past the portions of the fraction. (This tip works with Microsoft Word 6, Word 95, Word 97, Word 2000, Word 2002, and Word 2003.)
When using the Equation Editor, you can control the spacing used between the ends of a formula and the ends of a division line. Since there are two parts to this type of equation (the numerator and the denominator), the Equation Editor calculates the overhang from the ending points of the widest part of the equation. You can specify a fraction bar overhang using these steps:
- Choose Spacing from the Format menu. The Equation Editor displays the Spacing dialog box. (Click here to see a related figure.)
- Click on the Fraction bar overhang box (you will need to scroll down some in the list of spacing settings). The Equation Editor changes the Spacing dialog box.
- Enter a fraction bar overhang spacing value in points.
- Click on OK.
Tip #938 applies to Microsoft Word versions: 6 95 97 2000 2002 2003
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