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Format a vector as mixed fractions

Source: R/format_vec.R
vec_fmt_fraction.Rd

With numeric values in vector, 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

vec_fmt_fraction(
  x,
  accuracy = NULL,
  simplify = TRUE,
  layout = c("inline", "diagonal"),
  use_seps = TRUE,
  pattern = "{x}",
  sep_mark = ",",
  locale = NULL,
  output = c("auto", "plain", "html", "latex", "rtf", "word")
)

Arguments

x

The input vector

vector(numeric|integer) // required

This is the input vector that will undergo transformation to a character vector of the same length. Values within the vector will be formatted.

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).

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.

output

Output format

singl-kw:[auto|plain|html|latex|rtf|word] // default: "auto"

The output style of the resulting character vector. This can either be "auto" (the default), "plain", "html", "latex", "rtf", or "word". In knitr rendering (i.e., Quarto or R Markdown), the "auto" option will choose the correct output value

Value

A character vector.

Examples

Let's create a numeric vector for the next few examples:

num_vals <- c(0.0052, 0.08, 0, -0.535, NA)

Using vec_fmt_fraction() will create a character vector of fractions. Any NA values will render as "NA". The rendering context will be autodetected unless specified in the output argument (here, it is of the "plain" output type).

vec_fmt_fraction(num_vals)

#> [1] "0" "1/9" "0" "-5/9" "NA"

There are many options for formatting as fractions. If you'd like a higher degree of accuracy in the computation of fractions we can supply the "med" or "high" keywords to the accuracy argument:

vec_fmt_fraction(num_vals, accuracy = "high")

#> [1] "1/200" "2/25" "0" "-107/200" "NA"

As a last example, one can wrap the values in a pattern with the pattern argument. Note here that NA values won't have the pattern applied.

vec_fmt_fraction(num_vals, accuracy = 8, pattern = "[{x}]")

#> [1] "[0]" "[1/8]" "[0]" "[-1/2]" "NA"

Function ID

15-7

Function Introduced

v0.7.0 (Aug 25, 2022)

See also

The variant function intended for formatting gt table data: fmt_fraction().

Other vector formatting functions: vec_fmt_bytes(), vec_fmt_currency(), vec_fmt_date(), vec_fmt_datetime(), vec_fmt_duration(), vec_fmt_engineering(), vec_fmt_index(), vec_fmt_integer(), vec_fmt_markdown(), vec_fmt_number(), vec_fmt_partsper(), vec_fmt_percent(), vec_fmt_roman(), vec_fmt_scientific(), vec_fmt_spelled_num(), vec_fmt_time()