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50 Top N things to know when using LyX
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54 LyX comes with excellent documentation — please use it! Start with the
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59 , which will give you a very brief introduction to the documentation.
60 Then learn about using LyX with
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77 By design, it is different from regular word processors — in a way that
78 makes writing documents easier.
79 But only a little different, so don't be scared.
80 The documentation will make it all clear.
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85 Have we mentioned yet that you ought to read the documentation?
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94 The output from LyX looks great! Select
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99 now to see for yourself.
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103 Yes, LyX can mimic (almost) all LaTeX functionality.
104 And yes, LyX can import LaTeX files.
105 Experienced LaTeX users should skim the rest of the
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118 (Everyone else: don't worry, you don't need to know LaTeX to use LyX.)
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122 LyX has lots of features for people who read or write a language other than
124 In addition, the key bindings, toolbars, and many other characteristics
125 are highly configurable.
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135 The LyX home page is at
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151 Get information about LyX, subscribe to the LyX mailing list(s), take the
152 LyX Graphical Tour, and more.