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68 Top N things to know when using LyX
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72 LyX comes with excellent documentation — please use it! Start with the
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77 , which will give you a very brief introduction to the documentation.
78 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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103 Have we mentioned yet that you ought to read the documentation?
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112 The output from LyX looks great! Select
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115 View [PDF (pdflatex)]
117 now to see for yourself.
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121 Yes, LyX can mimic (almost) all LaTeX functionality.
122 And yes, LyX can import LaTeX files.
123 Experienced LaTeX users should skim the rest of the
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136 (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 key bindings, toolbars, and many other characteristics
143 are highly configurable.
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153 The LyX home page is at
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169 Get information about LyX, subscribe to the LyX mailing list(s), take the
170 LyX Graphical Tour, and more.