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77 Most important things to know when using LyX
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81 LyX comes with excellent documentation — please use it! Start with the menu
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87 , which will give you a very brief introduction to the documentation.
88 Then learn about using LyX with
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105 By design, it is different from regular word processors — in a way that
106 makes writing documents easier.
107 But only a little different, so don't be scared.
108 The documentation will make it all clear.
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112 The output from LyX looks great! Use the menu
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125 or press the toolbar button
131 now to see for yourself.
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135 Yes, LyX can mimic (almost) all LaTeX functionality.
136 And yes, LyX can import LaTeX files.
137 Experienced LaTeX users should skim the rest of the
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150 (Everyone else: don't worry, you don't need to know LaTeX to use LyX.)
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154 LyX has lots of features for people who read or write a language other than
156 In addition, the key bindings, toolbars, and many other characteristics
157 are highly configurable.
160 Help\SpecialChar \menuseparator
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167 The LyX home page is at
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183 Get information about LyX, subscribe to the LyX mailing list(s), take the
184 LyX Graphical Tour, and more.