Format values as mixed fractions

With numeric values in a gt table, we can perform mixed-fraction-based formatting. There are several options for setting the accuracy of the fractions. Furthermore, there is an option for choosing a layout (i.e., typesetting style) for the mixed-fraction output.

The following options are available for controlling this type of formatting:

accuracy: how to express the fractional part of the mixed fractions; there are three keyword options for this and an allowance for arbitrary denominator settings
simplification: an option to simplify fractions whenever possible
layout: We can choose to output values with diagonal or inline fractions
digit grouping separators: options to enable/disable digit separators and provide a choice of separator symbol for the whole number portion
pattern: option to use a text pattern for decoration of the formatted mixed fractions
locale-based formatting: providing a locale ID will result in number formatting specific to the chosen locale

Usage

fmt_fraction(
  data,
  columns = everything(),
  rows = everything(),
  accuracy = NULL,
  simplify = TRUE,
  layout = c("inline", "diagonal"),
  use_seps = TRUE,
  pattern = "{x}",
  sep_mark = ",",
  system = c("intl", "ind"),
  locale = NULL
)

Arguments

data

The gt table data object

obj:<gt_tbl> // required

This is the gt table object that is commonly created through use of the gt() function.

columns

Columns to target

<column-targeting expression> // default: everything()

Can either be a series of column names provided in c(), a vector of column indices, or a select helper function (e.g. starts_with(), ends_with(), contains(), matches(), num_range() and everything()).

rows

Rows to target

<row-targeting expression> // default: everything()

In conjunction with columns, we can specify which of their rows should undergo formatting. The default everything() results in all rows in columns being formatted. Alternatively, we can supply a vector of row captions within c(), a vector of row indices, or a select helper function (e.g. starts_with(), ends_with(), contains(), matches(), num_range(), and everything()). We can also use expressions to filter down to the rows we need (e.g., [colname_1] > 100 & [colname_2] < 50).

accuracy

Accuracy of fractions

singl-kw:[low|med|high]|scalar<numeric|integer>(val>=1) // default: "low"

The type of fractions to generate. This can either be one of the keywords "low", "med", or "high" (to generate fractions with denominators of up to 1, 2, or 3 digits, respectively) or an integer value greater than zero to obtain fractions with a fixed denominator (2 yields halves, 3 is for thirds, 4 is quarters, etc.). For the latter option, using simplify = TRUE will simplify fractions where possible (e.g., 2/4 will be simplified as 1/2). By default, the "low" option is used.

simplify

Simplify the fraction

scalar<logical> // default: TRUE

If choosing to provide a numeric value for accuracy, the option to simplify the fraction (where possible) can be taken with TRUE (the default). With FALSE, denominators in fractions will be fixed to the value provided in accuracy.

layout

Layout of fractions in HTML output

singl-kw:[inline|diagonal] // default: "inline"

For HTML output, the "inline" layout is the default. This layout places the numerals of the fraction on the baseline and uses a standard slash character. The "diagonal" layout will generate fractions that are typeset with raised/lowered numerals and a virgule.

use_seps

Use digit group separators

scalar<logical> // default: TRUE

An option to use digit group separators. The type of digit group separator is set by sep_mark and overridden if a locale ID is provided to locale. This setting is TRUE by default.

pattern

Specification of the formatting pattern

scalar<character> // default: "{x}"

A formatting pattern that allows for decoration of the formatted value. The formatted value is represented by the {x} (which can be used multiple times, if needed) and all other characters will be interpreted as string literals.

sep_mark

Separator mark for digit grouping

scalar<character> // default: ","

The string to use as a separator between groups of digits. For example, using sep_mark = "," with a value of 1000 would result in a formatted value of "1,000". This argument is ignored if a locale is supplied (i.e., is not NULL).

system

Numbering system for grouping separators

singl-kw:[intl|ind] // default: "intl"

The international numbering system (keyword: "intl") is widely used and its grouping separators (i.e., sep_mark) are always separated by three digits. The alternative system, the Indian numbering system (keyword: "ind"), uses grouping separators that correspond to thousand, lakh, crore, and higher quantities.

locale

Locale identifier

scalar<character> // default: NULL (optional)

An optional locale identifier that can be used for formatting values according to the locale's rules. Examples include "en" for English (United States) and "fr" for French (France). We can call info_locales() for a useful reference for all of the locales that are supported. A locale ID can be also set in the initial gt() function call (where it would be used automatically by any function with a locale argument) but a locale value provided here will override that global locale.

Value

An object of class gt_tbl.

Compatibility of formatting function with data values

fmt_fraction() is compatible with body cells that are of the "numeric" or "integer" types. Any other types of body cells are ignored during formatting. This is to say that cells of incompatible data types may be targeted, but there will be no attempt to format them.

Compatibility of arguments with the `from_column()` helper function

from_column() can be used with certain arguments of fmt_fraction() to obtain varying parameter values from a specified column within the table. This means that each row could be formatted a little bit ifferently. These arguments provide support for from_column():

accuracy
simplify
layout
use_seps
pattern
sep_mark
system
locale

Please note that for all of the aforementioned arguments, a from_column() call needs to reference a column that has data of the correct type (this is different for each argument). Additional columns for parameter values can be generated with cols_add() (if not already present). Columns that contain parameter data can also be hidden from final display with cols_hide(). Finally, there is no limitation to how many arguments the from_column() helper is applied so long as the arguments belong to this closed set.

Adapting output to a specific `locale`

This formatting function can adapt outputs according to a provided locale value. Examples include "en" for English (United States) and "fr" for French (France). The use of a valid locale ID here means separator and decimal marks will be correct for the given locale. Should any value be provided in sep_mark, it will be overridden by the locale's preferred values.

Note that a locale value provided here will override any global locale setting performed in gt()'s own locale argument (it is settable there as a value received by all other functions that have a locale argument). As a useful reference on which locales are supported, we can call info_locales() to view an info table.

Examples

Using a summarized version of the pizzaplace dataset, let's create a gt table. With fmt_fraction() we can format the f_sold and f_income columns to display fractions. As for how the fractions are represented, we are electing to use accuracy = 10. This gives all fractions as tenths. We won't simplify the fractions (by using simplify = FALSE) and this means that a fraction like 5/10 won't become 1/2. With layout ="diagonal", we get a diagonal display of all fractions.

pizzaplace |>
  dplyr::group_by(type, size) |>
  dplyr::summarize(
    sold = dplyr::n(),
    income = sum(price),
    .groups = "drop_last"
  ) |>
  dplyr::group_by(type) |>
  dplyr::mutate(
    f_sold = sold / sum(sold),
    f_income = income / sum(income),
  ) |>
  dplyr::arrange(type, dplyr::desc(income)) |>
  gt(rowname_col = "size") |>
  tab_header(
    title = "Pizzas Sold in 2015",
    subtitle = "Fraction of Sell Count and Revenue by Size per Type"
  ) |>
  fmt_integer(columns = sold) |>
  fmt_currency(columns = income) |>
  fmt_fraction(
    columns = starts_with("f_"),
    accuracy = 10,
    simplify = FALSE,
    layout = "diagonal"
  ) |>
  sub_missing(missing_text = "") |>
  tab_spanner(
    label = "Sold",
    columns = contains("sold")
  ) |>
  tab_spanner(
    label = "Revenue",
    columns = contains("income")
  ) |>
  text_transform(
    locations = cells_body(),
    fn = function(x) {
      dplyr::case_when(
        x == 0 ~ "<em>nil</em>",
        x != 0 ~ x
      )
    }
  ) |>
  cols_label(
    sold = "Amount",
    income = "Amount",
    f_sold = md("_f_"),
    f_income = md("_f_")
  ) |>
  cols_align(align = "center", columns = starts_with("f")) |>
  tab_options(
    table.width = px(400),
    row_group.as_column = TRUE
  )

$This image of a table was generated from the first code example in the `fmt_fraction()` help file.$

Function ID

3-7

Function Introduced

v0.4.0 (February 15, 2022)