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68 Most important things to know when using LyX
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72 LyX comes with excellent documentation — please use it! Start with the menu
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78 , which will give you a very brief introduction to the documentation.
79 Then learn about using LyX with
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96 By design, it is different from regular word processors — in a way that
97 makes writing documents easier.
98 But only a little different, so don't be scared.
99 The documentation will make it all clear.
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103 The output from LyX looks great! Use the menu
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116 or press the toolbar button
122 now to see for yourself.
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126 Yes, LyX can mimic (almost) all LaTeX functionality.
127 And yes, LyX can import LaTeX files.
128 Experienced LaTeX users should skim the rest of the
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141 (Everyone else: don't worry, you don't need to know LaTeX to use LyX.)
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145 LyX has lots of features for people who read or write a language other than
147 In addition, the key bindings, toolbars, and many other characteristics
148 are highly configurable.
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158 The LyX home page is at
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174 Get information about LyX, subscribe to the LyX mailing list(s), take the
175 LyX Graphical Tour, and more.