Fractions

kemingMatters · 12-07-2012, 01:03 PM

I tend not include a space, if they look crowded I'll kern them out from the whole number a bit. The reason I wouldn't leave a space is because fractions are normally found in dimensions and they can be difficult to decipher with the spaces.

However, if you are typing your fractions like "1/2" instead of using a fraction character then I would include a space.

**BJMRamage** · 12-07-2012, 01:05 PM

agree with km...no space but might add some kerned space to breath.

**garricks** · 12-07-2012, 01:12 PM

15-1/2 to avoid confusion, but since you're using the glyph, I'd just put a sixth space in.

**Typically** · 12-07-2012, 01:14 PM

ok kerning was going to be my plan of attack but i just wanted to get a few other opinions on it. much appreciated as always!!!

hank_scorpio · 12-07-2012, 01:18 PM

I'd use a non-breaking space - as then it doesn't have the potential to split over two lines.

And a non-breaking space is a similar width as a sixth or thin space.

Other than that you could probably code a GREP style to increase the space between the number and the fraction.

**Typically** · 12-07-2012, 01:34 PM

hmmm sixth space and non-breaking space, didn't know about those guys. the sixth space looks to be a little bit less than a non-breaking space so i might go with that. learn something new everyday!! thanks so much for the quick responses guys!!

**KitchWitch** · 12-07-2012, 01:54 PM

Just spell it out and call it a day.

<b> · 12-07-2012, 01:57 PM

Or write 15.5.

Fractions are a pain in the butt — both typographically and mathematically. Decimal points are usually better (in my opinion).

**Typically** · 12-07-2012, 02:04 PM

The 6th space seems to do the trick.

i had it with decimal points but the powers that be wanted fractions, said it looks more "up scale." hit those keys pc monkey or you get no banana!!!

hank_scorpio · 12-07-2012, 02:07 PM

Don't forget with a sixth space you have the potential for a the fraction to drop to the next line!

Consider adding a grep style to your fractions to make them non-breaking

Something like this seems to work -

hank_scorpio · 12-07-2012, 02:07 PM

Oh that Square thing - you can use ~% instead - it just copies the sixth space like that, but the grep code is ~%

**Typically** · 12-07-2012, 02:12 PM

im confused as to what you mean by "drop to the next line?" is this. here is a sample of the line of text i am using this on.

Folded length: 15 ½" Arc: 43"

how would that drop to the next line if there is text after the fraction?

hank_scorpio · 12-07-2012, 02:14 PM

I was thinking if it was in a paragraph of text

**Typically** · 12-07-2012, 02:18 PM

ahhh ok, all the fractions are on a line by themselves. thanks for the info though hank, i'll keep it in mind for future projects.

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