Use the fraction format to control the display of any part of a value smaller than 1. For example, 27.5 displays as 27 1/2 when the format is Halves and as 27 4/8 when the format is Eighths.

To apply a fraction format:
  1. Select the cell or cells.

  2. Click Inspector in the toolbar, and then click the Table button.

  3. In the Table inspector, click Format.

  4. Choose Fraction from the Cell Format pop-up menu.

  5. Choose a display format from the Accuracy pop-up menu.

To learn about other cell format types, see Formatting Table Cell Values for Display.

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