Add a fraction line

Under Review

The Fraction Line design element provides students with a graphical representation of number ordering. The units are divided into smaller sections depending on the Fraction number entered.

Fraction Lines can be very helpful for students first learning fractions. Set the Units to 1, set Start Point to 0 and Fraction to 2 to illustrate the fraction 1/2. Set the Units to 1, set Start Point at 0 and Fraction to 4 to illustrate the fractions 1/4, 2/4 (1/2) and 3/4.

Select Fraction Line from the list of Design Elements located on the Home ribbon to insert a fraction line below the currently selected element in the document.

Set the number of units on the fraction line

1. Select the Units option in the options grid.

2. Type a new value in the input field. Valid range is 1 to 10.

Set the start point

1. Select the Start Point option in the options grid.

2. Type a new value in the input field. Valid range is -1000 to 1000.

Set the unit fraction

1. Select the Fraction option in the options grid.

2. Type a new value in the input field. Valid range are is 1 to 16.

Show the unit numbers

Select or deselect the check box for the Show Unit Numbers option in the options grid to either show or hide the unit numbers.

Change the font

1. Select the Font option in the options pane and press the ellipsis button to display the font selection dialog.

2. Select the preferred font name, style, and size.

3. Click OK to close the dialog and apply the selected font.

Change the color

1. In the options panel, find and select "Color."

2. Click the three dots (ellipsis) in the color box to open the color picker.

3. Choose the color you like.

4. Click "OK" to save your choice and apply the new color.

Change the line color

1. Select the Line Color option in the options pane and press the ellipsis button to display the color selection dialog.

2. Use the color picker to select the preferred color.

3. Click OK to close the dialog and apply the selected color.

Change the line width

1. Click on "Width" in the options panel.

2. Type a number between 0 and 10, or use the up/down arrows to adjust the width of the line.

Adjust the padding

Sets the padding (extra white space) around the element in 100ths of an inch (25 = 1/4 inch, 40 = 1cm).

1. Select the Padding option in the options pane.

2. Select a side (left, right, top, or bottom) to change the value for that side.

3. Type a new value in the input field or use the up and down arrows to increase or decrease the value. Valid range: 0 to 100.