Formatting Numbers and Fractions
If your numerical figures are looking off, you may need figure styles! Nigel French reviews your four InDesign options.
In this typographical how-to video, Nigel French reviews the four figure style options in InDesign. These figure styles refer to how numbers will appear within a typeface, with each style best suited for a different use. Next Nigel looks at how to use fraction formatting, including how to automate your fractions by setting up a GREP expression in InDesign.
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This article was last modified on September 12, 2025
This article was first published on September 12, 2025
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