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47 Top N Things to know when using LyX
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52 LyX comes with excellent documentation---please use it! Start with the
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66 , which will give you a very brief introduction to the documentation.
67 Then learn about using LyX with
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95 By design, it is different from regular word processors---in a way that
96 makes writing documents easier.
97 But only a little different, so don't be scared.
98 The documentation will make it all clear
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104 Have we mentioned yet that you ought to read the documentation?
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114 The output from LyX looks great! Select
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128 now to see for yourself.
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133 Yes, LyX can mimic (almost) all LaTeX functionality.
134 And yes, LyX can import LaTeX files.
135 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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155 LyX has lots of features for people who read or write a language other than
157 In addition, the keybindings, toolbars, and many other characteristics
158 are highly configurable.
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178 The LyX home page is at
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184 target "http://www.lyx.org/"
190 Get information about LyX, subscribe to the LyX mailing list(s), take the
191 LyX Graphical Tour, and more.