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66 Top N things to know when using LyX
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70 LyX comes with excellent documentation — please use it! Start with the
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75 , which will give you a very brief introduction to the documentation.
76 Then learn about using LyX with
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93 By design, it is different from regular word processors — in a way that
94 makes writing documents easier.
95 But only a little different, so don't be scared.
96 The documentation will make it all clear.
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101 Have we mentioned yet that you ought to read the documentation?
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110 The output from LyX looks great! Select
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113 View [PDF (pdflatex)]
115 now to see for yourself.
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119 Yes, LyX can mimic (almost) all LaTeX functionality.
120 And yes, LyX can import LaTeX files.
121 Experienced LaTeX users should skim the rest of the
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134 (Everyone else: don't worry, you don't need to know LaTeX to use LyX.)
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138 LyX has lots of features for people who read or write a language other than
140 In addition, the key bindings, toolbars, and many other characteristics
141 are highly configurable.
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151 The LyX home page is at
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167 Get information about LyX, subscribe to the LyX mailing list(s), take the
168 LyX Graphical Tour, and more.