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40 Top N Things to know when using LyX
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45 LyX comes with excellent documentation---please use it! Start with the
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57 , which will give you a very brief introduction to the documentation.
58 Then learn about using LyX with
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84 By design, it is different from regular word processors---in a way that
85 makes writing documents easier.
86 But only a little different, so don't be scared.
87 The documentation will make it all clear
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93 Have we mentioned yet that you ought to read the documentation?
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103 The output from LyX looks great! Select
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115 now to see for yourself.
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120 Yes, LyX can mimic (almost) all LaTeX functionality.
121 And yes, LyX can import LaTeX files.
122 Experienced LaTeX users should skim the rest of the
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135 (Everyone else: don't worry, you don't need to know LaTeX to use LyX.)
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140 LyX has lots of features for people who read or write a language other than
142 In addition, the keybindings, toolbars, and many other characteristics
143 are highly configurable.
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161 The LyX home page is at
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171 Get information about LyX, subscribe to the LyX mailing list(s), take the
172 LyX Graphical Tour, and more.