Fractions In Word 2007

[beeseejay]

Good morning folks. No rain and a blue sky - so far!
Where do I find the fraction symbols, particularly half and quarter?
I seem to recall having read something about a 'character map' but I do not know where it is or how to get to it. TIA

[bibblebub]

Have just tried Word 2010 and if I type in 1/4 (those three characters) it automatically gets changed to the fraction ¼ when I type the space afterwards (same for ½).

[bert_h]

There are fractions among the large selection of composite characters offered by the "Insert / Symbol" menu.

[Old_Geezer]

running charmap may be helpful

[bookbinder]

To find character map:
1. click Start button (bottom left of screen);
2. enter Charmap or Character Map into Start Search box;
3. name Charmap appears;
4. click on Charmap and you see a selection of character maps.
Another way of getting commonly-use fractions is to go to this website:
http://www.tedmontgomery.com/tutorial/ALTchrc-a.html

[beeseejay]

Evening folks. Sorry for the late response, been busy elsewhere. I reckon you have sorted out my problem. Many thanks