Written by Allen Wyatt (last updated November 25, 2019)
This tip applies to Word 97, 2000, 2002, and 2003
When using the Equation Editor, you can control the spacing applied between a division line and the numerator (the part of the equation above the division line). This spacing is defined as the distance between the division line and the baseline for the numerator. The value you specify represents a percentage of the normal spacing that would otherwise be used. Thus, a value of 150% represents a spacing that is half again as large as normal. You can set this adjustment as follows:
Figure 1. The Spacing dialog box.
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