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39 Top N Things to know when using LyX
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44 LyX comes with excellent documentation---please use it! Start with the
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56 , which will give you a very brief introduction to the documentation.
57 Then learn about using LyX with
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83 By design, it is different from regular word processors---in a way that
84 makes writing documents easier.
85 But only a little different, so don't be scared.
86 The documentation will make it all clear
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92 Have we mentioned yet that you ought to read the documentation?
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102 The output from LyX looks great! Select
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114 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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139 LyX has lots of features for people who read or write a language other than
141 In addition, the keybindings, toolbars, and many other characteristics
142 are highly configurable.
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160 The LyX home page is at
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170 Get information about LyX, subscribe to the LyX mailing list(s), take the
171 LyX Graphical Tour, and more.