Written by Allen Wyatt (last updated February 22, 2022)
This tip applies to Word 97, 2000, 2002, and 2003
The Equation Editor allows you to specify the thickness of the division line (the fraction bar) it uses in equations. You do this as follows:
Figure 1. The Spacing dialog box.
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