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tion mailing list, <lyx-docs@lists.lyx.org>.
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If you've looked at some of the other documentation, you might be expecting
this section to be identical to all of the other opening sections in the
other documentation files.
The Reference Manual isn't like the other documents, and requires a somewhat
different approach.
If you've looked at some of the other documentation, you might be expecting
this section to be identical to all of the other opening sections in the
other documentation files.
The Reference Manual isn't like the other documents, and requires a somewhat
different approach.
First, this file is big.
It contains \SpecialChar \ldots{}
well, everything.
Or, it will, at some point.
At the moment, though, it's still somewhat incomplete.
First, this file is big.
It contains \SpecialChar \ldots{}
well, everything.
Or, it will, at some point.
At the moment, though, it's still somewhat incomplete.
Second, to help you get started with this manual, we recommend that you
have a look at the example entries.
We'd also recommend not printing out the entire manual, but only those
sections you happen to need.
[This document is still a moving target, after all.]
Second, to help you get started with this manual, we recommend that you
have a look at the example entries.
We'd also recommend not printing out the entire manual, but only those
sections you happen to need.
[This document is still a moving target, after all.]
Third, the entries in this manual follow a somewhat-modified version of
the format described in the
Third, the entries in this manual follow a somewhat-modified version of
the format described in the
manual.
Most of these modifications are additions to what's been specified in the
Style Sheet.
So, if you intend to add an entry, make sure you read
manual.
Most of these modifications are additions to what's been specified in the
Style Sheet.
So, if you intend to add an entry, make sure you read
NOTE: this document is, alas, very out of date.
It is wrong in many places, and omits lots of information about newer versions
of LyX.
NOTE: this document is, alas, very out of date.
It is wrong in many places, and omits lots of information about newer versions
of LyX.
describes the user interface.
Included are the tool bar, the various popups and which menu items and
keys they are bound to.
Chapter
describes the user interface.
Included are the tool bar, the various popups and which menu items and
keys they are bound to.
Chapter
lists all of the bindable functions.
You'll need this information if you want to alter the key bindings or create
your own tool bar.
Lastly, chapter
lists all of the bindable functions.
You'll need this information if you want to alter the key bindings or create
your own tool bar.
Lastly, chapter
is the Dreaded Miscellaneous! Basically, anything we couldn't figure out
where to put ended up here.
is the Dreaded Miscellaneous! Basically, anything we couldn't figure out
where to put ended up here.
The entries themselves are the subsections of each chapter.
They are in alphabetical order for ease of access.
The sections of each chapter have single purpose: to split up the chapter
The entries themselves are the subsections of each chapter.
They are in alphabetical order for ease of access.
The sections of each chapter have single purpose: to split up the chapter
They simply group the entries by letter, so, for example, there will be
a section labelled
\begin_inset Quotes eld
They simply group the entries by letter, so, for example, there will be
a section labelled
\begin_inset Quotes eld
This is a sample entry to the Reference Manual.
It should help readers figure out how to use this manual, and show developers
how to create entries.
This is a sample entry to the Reference Manual.
It should help readers figure out how to use this manual, and show developers
how to create entries.
The first thing to notice it the entry name.
It's not in any special font.
Now, according to the Style Sheet, function names should be in
The first thing to notice it the entry name.
It's not in any special font.
Now, according to the Style Sheet, function names should be in
.
If you check the chapters containing entries for the functions and popups,
you'll see that those entries do indeed use this font convention\SpecialChar \ldots{}
in the
text itself.
.
If you check the chapters containing entries for the functions and popups,
you'll see that those entries do indeed use this font convention\SpecialChar \ldots{}
in the
text itself.
Where in the menus you can find this thing.
If the menu item just brings up a dialog box, put its name in as a
Where in the menus you can find this thing.
If the menu item just brings up a dialog box, put its name in as a
list.
Also put in where on the panel the item in bound.
Put the names of menus, popup buttons, etc.
in
list.
Also put in where on the panel the item in bound.
Put the names of menus, popup buttons, etc.
in
There will be either one or two paragraphs here.
They should just contain a key sequence, and the name of the binding file.
Put the name of the binding file in
There will be either one or two paragraphs here.
They should just contain a key sequence, and the name of the binding file.
Put the name of the binding file in
sections of an entry may be missing, especially if it's empty.
For example, there are only 15 or so toolbar buttons, so most things won't
have a default toolbar binding.
Or, the author of an entry may prefer to put some of the
\begin_inset Quotes eld
sections of an entry may be missing, especially if it's empty.
For example, there are only 15 or so toolbar buttons, so most things won't
have a default toolbar binding.
Or, the author of an entry may prefer to put some of the
\begin_inset Quotes eld
Unfortunately, this example entry has been kind of abstract.
So, we'll give you a few more example entries.
Unfortunately, this example entry has been kind of abstract.
So, we'll give you a few more example entries.
This item puts extra bogosity in your documents by activating the bogofilter
in BoGoTeX.
Everyone needs a little bogosity in their writings.
This item puts extra bogosity in your documents by activating the bogofilter
in BoGoTeX.
Everyone needs a little bogosity in their writings.
extensions, have written and even published articles in reputable journals
that have been known to put readers into a coma! Don't believe me? Try
reading just about any scientific paper!
extensions, have written and even published articles in reputable journals
that have been known to put readers into a coma! Don't believe me? Try
reading just about any scientific paper!
Just select the text to bogosify with the mouse, then use the keyboard bindings,
toolbar button, or menu item for this function.
Just select the text to bogosify with the mouse, then use the keyboard bindings,
toolbar button, or menu item for this function.
computers, especially the laps that sit in front of them.
However, a cat, being feline, must add its opinions to whatever you're
typing.
Or, your cat may simply decide to help you finish your work so you can
get to more important matters, such as brushing and petting.
The decat function is designed for just such moments.
computers, especially the laps that sit in front of them.
However, a cat, being feline, must add its opinions to whatever you're
typing.
Or, your cat may simply decide to help you finish your work so you can
get to more important matters, such as brushing and petting.
The decat function is designed for just such moments.
Select the text to decat while holding down all five mouse buttons, then
use the keyboard bindings, toolbar button, or menu item for this function.
Select the text to decat while holding down all five mouse buttons, then
use the keyboard bindings, toolbar button, or menu item for this function.
Ed.
Note: The chapter with a blow-by-blow description of what each popup does,
which menu its bound to, and so on.
Rather incomplete at the moment.-jw
Ed.
Note: The chapter with a blow-by-blow description of what each popup does,
which menu its bound to, and so on.
Rather incomplete at the moment.-jw
-Default\SpecialChar ~
-Bindings: There are actually several, since many different operations
- in LyX require a filename.
+\begin_layout Description
+Default
+\begin_inset space ~
+\end_inset
+
+Bindings: There are actually several, since many different operations in
+ LyX require a filename.
The popup provides you with a table of bullet shapes.
A column of buttons on the left of the table provides access to the six
different panels of bullet shapes.
The popup provides you with a table of bullet shapes.
A column of buttons on the left of the table provides access to the six
different panels of bullet shapes.
you are changing.
A text entry under the table shows the currently selected bullet shape's
LaTeX equivalent and this can be edited if desired.
you are changing.
A text entry under the table shows the currently selected bullet shape's
LaTeX equivalent and this can be edited if desired.
will update the document.
Changes will not be visible in LyX, but are visible when viewing the document
using xdvi or ghostview.
will update the document.
Changes will not be visible in LyX, but are visible when viewing the document
using xdvi or ghostview.
Displays the Table of Contents of the current document.
Also allows rapid browsing and movement between sections.
Displays the Table of Contents of the current document.
Also allows rapid browsing and movement between sections.
You can move about the table of contents using either the scrollbar or your
cursor keys.
Only two buttons are provided.
A
You can move about the table of contents using either the scrollbar or your
cursor keys.
Only two buttons are provided.
A
button to rebuild the table of contents.
If you click on an entry with your mouse or move the selector using the
cursor keys the document is moved so that that section is visible on screen.
This allows rapid and simple navigation through your documents.
button to rebuild the table of contents.
If you click on an entry with your mouse or move the selector using the
cursor keys the document is moved so that that section is visible on screen.
This allows rapid and simple navigation through your documents.
item, it means there is no menu binding.
Likewise, the guy who wrote the entry may have decided that the function's
purpose is self-explanatory.
So, there'd be no
\begin_inset Quotes eld
item, it means there is no menu binding.
Likewise, the guy who wrote the entry may have decided that the function's
purpose is self-explanatory.
So, there'd be no
\begin_inset Quotes eld
command to a keyboard key.
Typically, you bind the command to the key that looks like the accent.
command to a keyboard key.
Typically, you bind the command to the key that looks like the accent.
accent-breve; accent-caron; accent-cedilla; accent-circle; accent-circumflex;
accent-dot; accent-grave; accent-hungarian-umlaut; accent-macron; accent-specia
l-caron; accent-tie; accent-tilde; accent-umlaut; accent-underbar; accent-underd
ot.
accent-breve; accent-caron; accent-cedilla; accent-circle; accent-circumflex;
accent-dot; accent-grave; accent-hungarian-umlaut; accent-macron; accent-specia
l-caron; accent-tie; accent-tilde; accent-umlaut; accent-underbar; accent-underd
ot.
Highlights a single character to the left of the current cursor location.
If the cursor is at the left screen margin the cursor moves to the end
of the previous line, and the whitespace in-between is selected.
The selected text will be in reverse-video.
Highlights a single character to the left of the current cursor location.
If the cursor is at the left screen margin the cursor moves to the end
of the previous line, and the whitespace in-between is selected.
The selected text will be in reverse-video.
forward-select; up-select; down-select; word-forward-select; word-backward-selec
t; line-begin-select; line-end-select; screen-up-select; screen-down-select;
buffer-begin-select; buffer-end-select.
forward-select; up-select; down-select; word-forward-select; word-backward-selec
t; line-begin-select; line-end-select; screen-up-select; screen-down-select;
buffer-begin-select; buffer-end-select.
This command has several purposes, depending on context.
Its primary function is to manually end a line without ending the paragraph.
This should only be done when you need some fine-tuning.
This command has several purposes, depending on context.
Its primary function is to manually end a line without ending the paragraph.
This should only be done when you need some fine-tuning.
command automagically turns a one-line equation into a multiline expression,
inserting the new equation line as well as all alignment delimiters.
command automagically turns a one-line equation into a multiline expression,
inserting the new equation line as well as all alignment delimiters.
This command does slightly different things, depending on context.
Typically, it ends the current paragraph, breaks the current line, and
starts a new paragraph in the
This command does slightly different things, depending on context.
Typically, it ends the current paragraph, breaks the current line, and
starts a new paragraph in the
starts the new paragraph after the current one.
If you are at the beginning of a paragraph, the new paragraph starts
starts the new paragraph after the current one.
If you are at the beginning of a paragraph, the new paragraph starts
, but the behavior is not consistent.
For example, if you move to the middle of an
, but the behavior is not consistent.
For example, if you move to the middle of an
will not change the paragraph environment.
It will still mess up the environment nesting, however.
will not change the paragraph environment.
It will still mess up the environment nesting, however.
Backward compatibility.
This function used to be the only way to undo any editing.
With the advent of a true undo/redo function in LyX, forcibly autosaving
a document doesn't have much use.
Backward compatibility.
This function used to be the only way to undo any editing.
With the advent of a true undo/redo function in LyX, forcibly autosaving
a document doesn't have much use.
char-forward; char-backward; word-forward; word-backward; line-begin; line-end;
tab-forward; up; down; screen-up; screen-down; buffer-end.
char-forward; char-backward; word-forward; word-backward; line-begin; line-end;
tab-forward; up; down; screen-up; screen-down; buffer-end.
Highlights text from the current cursor location to the top of the current
buffer.
The selected text is shown in reverse-video.
Highlights text from the current cursor location to the top of the current
buffer.
The selected text is shown in reverse-video.
backward-select; forward-select; up-select; down-select; word-forward-select;
word-backward-select; line-begin-select; line-end-select; screen-up-select;
screen-down-select; buffer-end-select.
backward-select; forward-select; up-select; down-select; word-forward-select;
word-backward-select; line-begin-select; line-end-select; screen-up-select;
screen-down-select; buffer-end-select.
on the document and inserts error boxes with the results.
It is used to find common typographical errors.
on the document and inserts error boxes with the results.
It is used to find common typographical errors.
Closes the current buffer.
If changes have been made since it was first opened, or since the last
Closes the current buffer.
If changes have been made since it was first opened, or since the last
char-forward; char-backward; word-forward; word-backward; line-begin; line-end;
tab-forward; up; down; screen-up; screen-down; buffer-begin.
char-forward; char-backward; word-forward; word-backward; line-begin; line-end;
tab-forward; up; down; screen-up; screen-down; buffer-begin.
Selects text from the current cursor location to the bottom of the current
buffer.
The selected text is shown in reverse-video.
Selects text from the current cursor location to the bottom of the current
buffer.
The selected text is shown in reverse-video.
backward-select; forward-select; up-select; down-select; word-forward-select;
word-backward-select; line-begin-select; line-end-select; screen-up-select;
screen-down-select; buffer-begin-select.
backward-select; forward-select; up-select; down-select; word-forward-select;
word-backward-select; line-begin-select; line-end-select; screen-up-select;
screen-down-select; buffer-begin-select.
) in place of the current document.
Invoking it two times in a row loads the autosave backup file (which has
the
\begin_inset Quotes eld
) in place of the current document.
Invoking it two times in a row loads the autosave backup file (which has
the
\begin_inset Quotes eld
You cannot change the time interval between autosaves on the fly.
The interval, in seconds, is set in the main
You cannot change the time interval between autosaves on the fly.
The interval, in seconds, is set in the main
to choose the directory for the new file, but the file name itself must
be unique.
The file cannot already exist.
to choose the directory for the new file, but the file name itself must
be unique.
The file cannot already exist.
to choose the directory for the new file, but the file name itself must
be unique.
The file cannot already exist.
to choose the directory for the new file, but the file name itself must
be unique.
The file cannot already exist.
several times in a row switches back and forth between two documents.
This is useful for cutting and pasting between two different documents.
several times in a row switches back and forth between two documents.
This is useful for cutting and pasting between two different documents.
panel, which allows print control via buttons and typed inputs; a buffer
can be printed either to a file or to a spooled print device.
When printing to a printer, the printer name you specify in the
panel, which allows print control via buttons and typed inputs; a buffer
can be printed either to a file or to a spooled print device.
When printing to a printer, the printer name you specify in the
A LaTeX scratch file is created, based on the contents of the current buffer,
and the file is processed with LaTeX.
LaTeX messages are posted to the screen of the parent window, and approximate
LaTeX error locations are marked within the current buffer with an error
box; the text of the actual LaTeX error can be displayed by clicking on
the error-box.
A LaTeX scratch file is created, based on the contents of the current buffer,
and the file is processed with LaTeX.
LaTeX messages are posted to the screen of the parent window, and approximate
LaTeX error locations are marked within the current buffer with an error
box; the text of the actual LaTeX error can be displayed by clicking on
the error-box.
A LaTeX scratch file is created, based on the contents of the current buffer,
and the file is processed with LaTeX.
A LaTeX scratch file is created, based on the contents of the current buffer,
and the file is processed with LaTeX.
LaTeX messages are posted to the screen of the parent window, and approximate
LaTeX error locations are marked within the current buffer with an error
box; the text of the actual LaTeX error can be displayed by clicking on
the error-box.
LaTeX messages are posted to the screen of the parent window, and approximate
LaTeX error locations are marked within the current buffer with an error
box; the text of the actual LaTeX error can be displayed by clicking on
the error-box.
- If
-\family typewriter
-
-\family default
-any of these programs are not installed on your system, the process stops
- at that point and control is returned to LyX.
-\layout Paragraph
+ If any of these programs are not installed on your system, the process
+ stops at that point and control is returned to LyX.
+\end_layout
process window is then automatically created in which you can view your
work essentially in the same form as if it were printed.
process window is then automatically created in which you can view your
work essentially in the same form as if it were printed.
- If
-\family typewriter
-
-\family default
-any of these programs are not installed on your system, the process stops
- at that point and control is returned to LyX.
-\layout Paragraph
+ If any of these programs are not installed on your system, the process
+ stops at that point and control is returned to LyX.
+\end_layout
General cancel.
Cancels the selection of a meta-key selection, a drop-down menu, or a pop-up
window.
Cancels entry of commands in the minibuffer.
Also leaves math-mode.
General cancel.
Cancels the selection of a meta-key selection, a drop-down menu, or a pop-up
window.
Cancels entry of commands in the minibuffer.
Also leaves math-mode.
is the primary method of leaving math mode.
Also, if a meta-key selection has been started, (for instance,
is the primary method of leaving math mode.
Also, if a meta-key selection has been started, (for instance,
Moves the cursor to the left by one character.
At the beginning of the line the cursor will move to the end of the previous
line.
Moves the cursor to the left by one character.
At the beginning of the line the cursor will move to the end of the previous
line.
char-forward; word-forward; word-backward; line-begin; line-end; tab-forward;
up; down; paragraph-up; paragraph-down; screen-up; screen-down; buffer-begin;
buffer-end.
char-forward; word-forward; word-backward; line-begin; line-end; tab-forward;
up; down; paragraph-up; paragraph-down; screen-up; screen-down; buffer-begin;
buffer-end.
Moves the cursor to the right by one character.
At the end of the line the cursor will move to the beginning of the next
line.
Moves the cursor to the right by one character.
At the end of the line the cursor will move to the beginning of the next
line.
char-backward; word-forward; word-backward; line-begin; line-end; tab-forward;
up; down; paragraph-up; paragraph-down; screen-up; screen-down; buffer-begin;
buffer-end.
char-backward; word-forward; word-backward; line-begin; line-end; tab-forward;
up; down; paragraph-up; paragraph-down; screen-up; screen-down; buffer-begin;
buffer-end.
, a cursor will appear in the minibuffer.
Type the name of a LyX function.
If the function takes any arguments, you can type them in after the function
name, using a space to separate the two.
Then hit
\begin_inset Quotes eld
, a cursor will appear in the minibuffer.
Type the name of a LyX function.
If the function takes any arguments, you can type them in after the function
name, using a space to separate the two.
Then hit
\begin_inset Quotes eld
key.
The current paragraph will now be in the LyX-Code environment.
You could have specified any other valid paragraph environment as an argument
to the
key.
The current paragraph will now be in the LyX-Code environment.
You could have specified any other valid paragraph environment as an argument
to the
by either following the menu commands, selecting the toolbar icon, or pressing
the appropriate keystrokes.
by either following the menu commands, selecting the toolbar icon, or pressing
the appropriate keystrokes.
Self-explanatory.
If the cursor is at the beginning of a paragraph, two things may happen.
First, if the previous and current paragraph have the same type of paragraph
environment, LyX joins the two paragraphs.
If the two have different environment types, LyX will most likely not
\begin_inset Foot
Self-explanatory.
If the cursor is at the beginning of a paragraph, two things may happen.
First, if the previous and current paragraph have the same type of paragraph
environment, LyX joins the two paragraphs.
If the two have different environment types, LyX will most likely not
\begin_inset Foot
means that the action depends on the specific paragraph environments involved.
Play around and see what happens.
means that the action depends on the specific paragraph environments involved.
Play around and see what happens.
Self-explanatory.
If the cursor is at the end of a paragraph, two things may happen.
First, if the next and current paragraph have the same type of paragraph
environment, LyX joins the two paragraphs.
If the two have different environment types, LyX will most likely not
\begin_inset Foot
Self-explanatory.
If the cursor is at the end of a paragraph, two things may happen.
First, if the next and current paragraph have the same type of paragraph
environment, LyX joins the two paragraphs.
If the two have different environment types, LyX will most likely not
\begin_inset Foot
means that the action depends on the specific paragraph environments involved.
Play around and see what happens.
means that the action depends on the specific paragraph environments involved.
Play around and see what happens.
.
If you want to change the depth of a group of paragraphs, select the group
with the mouse and then invoke
.
If you want to change the depth of a group of paragraphs, select the group
with the mouse and then invoke
.
If you want to change the depth of a group of paragraphs, select the group
with the mouse and then invoke
.
If you want to change the depth of a group of paragraphs, select the group
with the mouse and then invoke
Moves the cursor down one line.
If the cursor starting-position is at the bottom of the screen-display,
the buffer scrolls upward to display the new current line about 1/4 of
the screen-height from the bottom of the screen.
Moves the cursor down one line.
If the cursor starting-position is at the bottom of the screen-display,
the buffer scrolls upward to display the new current line about 1/4 of
the screen-height from the bottom of the screen.
char-forward; char-backward; word-forward; word-backward; line-begin; line-end;
tab-forward; up; screen-up; screen-down; buffer-begin; buffer-end.
char-forward; char-backward; word-forward; word-backward; line-begin; line-end;
tab-forward; up; screen-up; screen-down; buffer-begin; buffer-end.
To select text from the current cursor position to the same position one
line down.
If the next line is shorter than the current line, the cursor simply moves
to the end of the next line.
To select text from the current cursor position to the same position one
line down.
If the next line is shorter than the current line, the cursor simply moves
to the end of the next line.
backward-select; forward-select; up-select; word-forward-select; word-backward-s
elect; line-begin-select; line-end-select; screen-up-select; screen-down-select;
buffer-begin-select; buffer-end-select.
backward-select; forward-select; up-select; word-forward-select; word-backward-s
elect; line-begin-select; line-end-select; screen-up-select; screen-down-select;
buffer-begin-select; buffer-end-select.
If this happens, LyX will find the errors and mark them in the document
with a box containing the word
\begin_inset Quotes eld
If this happens, LyX will find the errors and mark them in the document
with a box containing the word
\begin_inset Quotes eld
It's not easy to provide an example for this one.
If you don't know LaTeX, and never intend to insert any LaTeX code into
your LyX documents, you might not need to worry about this command.
It's here for those users who
It's not easy to provide an example for this one.
If you don't know LaTeX, and never intend to insert any LaTeX code into
your LyX documents, you might not need to worry about this command.
It's here for those users who
, for inclusion of LaTeX graphics.
This function is now provided by means of the
, for inclusion of LaTeX graphics.
This function is now provided by means of the
inserts the graphics within the current line, as if it were a normal character.
This can have remarkably bizarre results on the line spacing if the imported
graphics is very tall.
The other option,
\begin_inset Quotes eld
inserts the graphics within the current line, as if it were a normal character.
This can have remarkably bizarre results on the line spacing if the imported
graphics is very tall.
The other option,
\begin_inset Quotes eld
Note that this function merely creates a box for the appropriate graphics.
You must still choose the file to import.
Note that this function merely creates a box for the appropriate graphics.
You must still choose the file to import.
Currently, none provided.
This will change at some point in the future.
Currently, none provided.
This will change at some point in the future.
box.
The two arrow buttons choose the search direction.
If LyX finds the text, the cursor moves to the text and remains at the
new position.
The target text may be optionally replaced with alternate text placed in
box.
The two arrow buttons choose the search direction.
If LyX finds the text, the cursor moves to the text and remains at the
new position.
The target text may be optionally replaced with alternate text placed in
Changes the font to an emboldened series or, if the font is already emboldened,
reverts to the default series.
Changes the font to an emboldened series or, if the font is already emboldened,
reverts to the default series.
Rather than repeat the same thing for all 9 font selection functions, we'll
describe the generic behavior of the font functions here.
Some of the font commands have a toolbar button, others have a menu selection.
All of them are in the
Rather than repeat the same thing for all 9 font selection functions, we'll
describe the generic behavior of the font functions here.
Some of the font commands have a toolbar button, others have a menu selection.
All of them are in the
If the cursor is in the middle of a word [between two whitespaces], the
entire word changes to the new font.
If the cursor is in the middle of a word [between two whitespaces], the
entire word changes to the new font.
If the cursor is at the beginning or end of a word, the font commands only
affect any subsequently typed text.
If the cursor is at the beginning or end of a word, the font commands only
affect any subsequently typed text.
You can also tack text in a different font onto a word.
Just move the cursor out of the word to shut off the font, otherwise, you'll
change the whole word into a single font.
You can also tack text in a different font onto a word.
Just move the cursor out of the word to shut off the font, otherwise, you'll
change the whole word into a single font.
You can also change the font of a block of text by selecting it with the
mouse [or with the keyboard] and then invoking the font command.
You can also change the font of a block of text by selecting it with the
mouse [or with the keyboard] and then invoking the font command.
LyX automatically uses the font of the word next to the cursor.
If the cursor is in the middle of a word, it uses the font of the text
to the right of the cursor.
LyX automatically uses the font of the word next to the cursor.
If the cursor is in the middle of a word, it uses the font of the text
to the right of the cursor.
One last thing: we've provided this function because LaTeX has a bold font
series.
We know that many users are used to using boldface for emphasis, and you
can make this the default emphasized font by putting the correct command
in the LaTeX preamble.
However, we suggest that you use
One last thing: we've provided this function because LaTeX has a bold font
series.
We know that many users are used to using boldface for emphasis, and you
can make this the default emphasized font by putting the correct command
in the LaTeX preamble.
However, we suggest that you use
For example, to make reference to a vector in the body of the text, many
mathematician use a bold series.
For example, to make reference to a vector in the body of the text, many
mathematician use a bold series.
Lastly, we'll demonstrate mixed fonts.
Again, start with the sentence,
\begin_inset Quotes eld
Lastly, we'll demonstrate mixed fonts.
Again, start with the sentence,
\begin_inset Quotes eld
The last step automatically shuts off the bold font.
LyX automatically uses the font of the current word [the word next to the
cursor].
If you had not moved the cursor, but instead tried to turn off bold font
by invoking
The last step automatically shuts off the bold font.
LyX automatically uses the font of the current word [the word next to the
cursor].
If you had not moved the cursor, but instead tried to turn off bold font
by invoking
Hopefully, these examples helped you understand how the font commands work.
All 9 commands listed below in
\begin_inset Quotes eld
Hopefully, these examples helped you understand how the font commands work.
All 9 commands listed below in
\begin_inset Quotes eld
font-bold; font-code; font-default; font-emph; font-roman; font-sans; font-size;
font-smallcaps; font-underline.
font-bold; font-code; font-default; font-emph; font-roman; font-sans; font-size;
font-smallcaps; font-underline.
Changes the font to the typewriter family, or, if the font is already in
this family, reverts to the default family.
Changes the font to the typewriter family, or, if the font is already in
this family, reverts to the default family.
Changes the font shape to the italic shape, or, if the font is already in
this shape, reverts to the default font shape.
Changes the font shape to the italic shape, or, if the font is already in
this shape, reverts to the default font shape.
and why boldface and underlined text don't have their own menu entries
or toolbar buttons.
LyX has adopted a convention from LaTeX: specify
and why boldface and underlined text don't have their own menu entries
or toolbar buttons.
LyX has adopted a convention from LaTeX: specify
you want to do and let the computer take care of how to do it.
The italic font shape is the standard way to emphasize text in typesetting.
LyX [and LaTeX] has also adopted this convention.
you want to do and let the computer take care of how to do it.
The italic font shape is the standard way to emphasize text in typesetting.
LyX [and LaTeX] has also adopted this convention.
ally.
If you used a specific font, you'd need to do the same thing manually,
using specific font changes.
ally.
If you used a specific font, you'd need to do the same thing manually,
using specific font changes.
to emphasize any text [this includes book titles] and save any specific
font command for those few special cases where you need to specify exactly
how the text is typeset.
to emphasize any text [this includes book titles] and save any specific
font command for those few special cases where you need to specify exactly
how the text is typeset.
Changes the font to the roman family, or, if the font is already of this
family, reverts to the default font family.
Changes the font to the roman family, or, if the font is already of this
family, reverts to the default font family.
Changes the font shape to the sans serif family, or, if the font is already
of this family, reverts to the default font family.
Changes the font shape to the sans serif family, or, if the font is already
of this family, reverts to the default font family.
This command requires an argument, which is the font size.
You must provide the argument in the
\begin_inset Quotes eld
This command requires an argument, which is the font size.
You must provide the argument in the
\begin_inset Quotes eld
Changes the font shape to the small caps shape, or, if the font is already
of this shape, reverts to the default font shape.
Changes the font shape to the small caps shape, or, if the font is already
of this shape, reverts to the default font shape.
The small caps shape is typically used for proper names.
Some countries use this convention more frequently than the US does, hence
its prominence in LyX.
The small caps shape is typically used for proper names.
Some countries use this convention more frequently than the US does, hence
its prominence in LyX.
The LyX team has provided this function only for compatibility with LaTeX.
We know that many users are used to underlining text for emphasis or for
book titles.
The LyX team has provided this function only for compatibility with LaTeX.
We know that many users are used to underlining text for emphasis or for
book titles.
Now, you could make this the default emphasized font by putting the correct
command in the LaTeX preamble.
However, we suggest that you use
Now, you could make this the default emphasized font by putting the correct
command in the LaTeX preamble.
However, we suggest that you use
.
Suppose you're writing the bibliography of a journal article.
The journal you're submitting this article to typesets all volume numbers
in an underlined font, and wishes all submissions to do the same.
This is perhaps the only time you'd need to use
.
Suppose you're writing the bibliography of a journal article.
The journal you're submitting this article to typesets all volume numbers
in an underlined font, and wishes all submissions to do the same.
This is perhaps the only time you'd need to use
Use the keyboard, menu, or toolbar to insert a footnote.
A red box appears on the next line.
If you're in the middle of a line, the line appears to break around the
box [it doesn't really].
Anything you enter in the box will be in the footnote.
Use the keyboard, menu, or toolbar to insert a footnote.
A red box appears on the next line.
If you're in the middle of a line, the line appears to break around the
box [it doesn't really].
Anything you enter in the box will be in the footnote.
written in red on a grey background.
Click on this box once with the left mouse button to close the footnote.
A closed footnote looks like the word
\begin_inset Quotes eld
written in red on a grey background.
Click on this box once with the left mouse button to close the footnote.
A closed footnote looks like the word
\begin_inset Quotes eld
One last note: even though footnotes in LyX appear unnumbered, they are.
LaTeX does the numbering for you, as well as putting the footnote at the
bottom of the correct page, when it processes your file.
One last note: even though footnotes in LyX appear unnumbered, they are.
LaTeX does the numbering for you, as well as putting the footnote at the
bottom of the correct page, when it processes your file.
Highlight a single character to the right of the cursor.
If the cursor is at the end of a line, the cursor moves to the beginning
of the next line, and the whitespace in between is selected.
The selected text is shown in reverse-video.
Highlight a single character to the right of the cursor.
If the cursor is at the end of a line, the cursor moves to the beginning
of the next line, and the whitespace in between is selected.
The selected text is shown in reverse-video.
backward-select; up-select; down-select; word-forward-select; word-backward-sele
ct; line-begin-select; line-end-select; screen-up-select; screen-down-select;
buffer-begin-select; buffer-end-select.
backward-select; up-select; down-select; word-forward-select; word-backward-sele
ct; line-begin-select; line-end-select; screen-up-select; screen-down-select;
buffer-begin-select; buffer-end-select.
fills in the current line with blank space.
You can put it at the beginning or end of a line, which will force the
line against the right or left margin, respectively.
However, an
fills in the current line with blank space.
You can put it at the beginning or end of a line, which will force the
line against the right or left margin, respectively.
However, an
mean the page margins.
We mean the environment margin.
For example, if your document has two columns per page, an
mean the page margins.
We mean the environment margin.
For example, if your document has two columns per page, an
While LaTeX is normally able to hyphenate most words, it has problems with
other words, especially non-English words and technical terms.
This command allows you to tell LaTeX to hyphenate a single instance of
a word that LaTeX would otherwise be unable to hyphenate.
While LaTeX is normally able to hyphenate most words, it has problems with
other words, especially non-English words and technical terms.
This command allows you to tell LaTeX to hyphenate a single instance of
a word that LaTeX would otherwise be unable to hyphenate.
where the argument is a space-delimited list of the words to be hyphenated,
with the hyphenation points noted by dashes, as in
where the argument is a space-delimited list of the words to be hyphenated,
with the hyphenation points noted by dashes, as in
LaTeX has the capability to compile an index based on keywords marked in
the text.
Within LyX, this is done using
LaTeX has the capability to compile an index based on keywords marked in
the text.
Within LyX, this is done using
immediately adjacent to the word or phrase to be placed in the index.
Note that leaving a space in between can occasionally result in the page
number appearing in the index to be off by one page.
immediately adjacent to the word or phrase to be placed in the index.
Note that leaving a space in between can occasionally result in the page
number appearing in the index to be off by one page.
from the minibuffer, an argument can be used to give the text to use in
the index entry.
Regardless of how the entry was created in LyX, clicking on the index inset
gives an editable popup window to allow changes in the entry.
from the minibuffer, an argument can be used to give the text to use in
the index entry.
Regardless of how the entry was created in LyX, clicking on the index inset
gives an editable popup window to allow changes in the entry.
, generate an index, and add it to the output document.
Within LyX, the only visible effect of
, generate an index, and add it to the output document.
Within LyX, the only visible effect of
In addition to the default keymap, the keyboard can have a primary keymap,
a secondary keymap, or both.
If you have previously defined and selected either the primary or secondary
keymaps, you can turn-off this selection by issuing the
In addition to the default keymap, the keyboard can have a primary keymap,
a secondary keymap, or both.
If you have previously defined and selected either the primary or secondary
keymaps, you can turn-off this selection by issuing the
Allows you to toggle back and forth between the primary and secondary keymaps
(either of which can be set to a value of
Allows you to toggle back and forth between the primary and secondary keymaps
(either of which can be set to a value of
Insert a label (and create a character string label key for it) for use
in a cross-reference to either the current environment entity or the printed
page number of the label location.
Insert a label (and create a character string label key for it) for use
in a cross-reference to either the current environment entity or the printed
page number of the label location.
Actually, it doesn't need to be a subsequent reference.
You can reference a label
Actually, it doesn't need to be a subsequent reference.
You can reference a label
it is defined, but you must then run LaTeX multiple times to allow LaTeX
to resolve these types of references.
it is defined, but you must then run LaTeX multiple times to allow LaTeX
to resolve these types of references.
command.
The current environment is the section, table, figure, equation, enumerated
item,
command.
The current environment is the section, table, figure, equation, enumerated
item,
., that the label is within.
Note that the actual printed label is not displayed until you view or print
your document; LyX displays instead on the screen the symbolic label, which
is the character string label that you defined.
., that the label is within.
Note that the actual printed label is not displayed until you view or print
your document; LyX displays instead on the screen the symbolic label, which
is the character string label that you defined.
Note that you can't define labels for math equations using this command.
LyX labels equations using a combination of the
Note that you can't define labels for math equations using this command.
LyX labels equations using a combination of the
If the current environment is a section, as it is here at this point, you
can insert a label with the following result:
If the current environment is a section, as it is here at this point, you
can insert a label with the following result:
You can find further description of the LaTeX labeling and cross-referencing
method in the LyX User's Guide or any LaTeX user's guide.
You can find further description of the LaTeX labeling and cross-referencing
method in the LyX User's Guide or any LaTeX user's guide.
This function requires an argument, which is the name of the paragraph environme
nt to use.
Yes, we realize the nomenclature is confusing.
Unfortunately, we've changed our terminology but not the function names.
This function requires an argument, which is the name of the paragraph environme
nt to use.
Yes, we realize the nomenclature is confusing.
Unfortunately, we've changed our terminology but not the function names.
There are more possible arguments than those listed in the keybindings.
In fact, the possible arguments change depending on what document class
you're using.
In any case, there are so many different paragraph environments that we
couldn't go into detail about each one here.
[
There are more possible arguments than those listed in the keybindings.
In fact, the possible arguments change depending on what document class
you're using.
In any case, there are so many different paragraph environments that we
couldn't go into detail about each one here.
[
pop-up, which allows you to control the character family, series, shape,
size, and underlining font details.
pop-up, which allows you to control the character family, series, shape,
size, and underlining font details.
You can change the character appearance just once, for selected text, or
for all subsequently typed text.
You can change the character appearance just once, for selected text, or
for all subsequently typed text.
Yes, we realize the nomenclature is confusing.
Unfortunately, we've changed our terminology but not the function names.
Yes, we realize the nomenclature is confusing.
Unfortunately, we've changed our terminology but not the function names.
pop-up, which allows you to control parameters affecting the entire document,
including: class, pagestyle, default font type and size, language, paper
size, number of paper sides and orientation, number of columns, paragraph
separation method and spacing, section numbering and table of contents
depth, and other parameters.
pop-up, which allows you to control parameters affecting the entire document,
including: class, pagestyle, default font type and size, language, paper
size, number of paper sides and orientation, number of columns, paragraph
separation method and spacing, section numbering and table of contents
depth, and other parameters.
pop-up, which allows you to control parameters affecting the current paragraph,
including: alignment, vertical spacing above and below the paragraph, line
spacing, page breaking, indention, and label width (for appropriate paragraphs).
pop-up, which allows you to control parameters affecting the current paragraph,
including: alignment, vertical spacing above and below the paragraph, line
spacing, page breaking, indention, and label width (for appropriate paragraphs).
You may make changes either to the current paragraph or to a group of selected
paragraphs.
Changes made to the current paragraph [or the selected group] do not affect
other paragraphs.
You may make changes either to the current paragraph or to a group of selected
paragraphs.
Changes made to the current paragraph [or the selected group] do not affect
other paragraphs.
Yes, we realize the nomenclature is confusing.
Unfortunately, we've changed our terminology but not the function names.
Yes, we realize the nomenclature is confusing.
Unfortunately, we've changed our terminology but not the function names.
Each document has its own preamble.
LyX currently adds certain commands to the preamble based on settings you've
chosen from within LyX.
Some things LyX just can't do yet, but LaTeX can.
Or, you may want to use some custom LaTeX macros.
The
Each document has its own preamble.
LyX currently adds certain commands to the preamble based on settings you've
chosen from within LyX.
Some things LyX just can't do yet, but LaTeX can.
Or, you may want to use some custom LaTeX macros.
The
The following is a typical preamble that changes default settings for twocolumn
mode, creates a simple custom LaTeX command for later use in this document,
and then reads in some other personal settings and/or macros from an external
file.
Remember, if you want your documents to be portable, you need to bundle
any such external files with the document file(s):
The following is a typical preamble that changes default settings for twocolumn
mode, creates a simple custom LaTeX command for later use in this document,
and then reads in some other personal settings and/or macros from an external
file.
Remember, if you want your documents to be portable, you need to bundle
any such external files with the document file(s):
char-forward; char-backward; word-forward; word-backward; line-end; tab-forward;
up; down; screen-up; screen-down; buffer-begin; buffer-end.
char-forward; char-backward; word-forward; word-backward; line-end; tab-forward;
up; down; screen-up; screen-down; buffer-begin; buffer-end.
Select (highlight) text from the current cursor location to the beginning
of the current line.
The selected text is shown in reverse video.
Select (highlight) text from the current cursor location to the beginning
of the current line.
The selected text is shown in reverse video.
backward-select; forward-select; up-select; down-select; word-forward-select;
word-backward-select; line-begin-select; line-end-select; screen-up-select;
screen-down-select; buffer-begin-select; buffer-end-select.
backward-select; forward-select; up-select; down-select; word-forward-select;
word-backward-select; line-begin-select; line-end-select; screen-up-select;
screen-down-select; buffer-begin-select; buffer-end-select.
If the cursor is at the end of the line there is no action.
If the cursor is at the beginning of the line, the text of the entire line
is deleted but the empty line is retained for insertion of new text.
If the cursor is at the end of the line there is no action.
If the cursor is at the beginning of the line, the text of the entire line
is deleted but the empty line is retained for insertion of new text.
char-forward; char-backward; word-forward; word-backward; line-end; tab-forward;
up; down; paragraph-up; paragraph-down; screen-up; screen-down; buffer-begin;
buffer-end.
char-forward; char-backward; word-forward; word-backward; line-end; tab-forward;
up; down; paragraph-up; paragraph-down; screen-up; screen-down; buffer-begin;
buffer-end.
Select (highlight) text from the current cursor location right to the end
of the current line, in the current buffer.
The selected text is shown in reverse video.
Select (highlight) text from the current cursor location right to the end
of the current line, in the current buffer.
The selected text is shown in reverse video.
backward-select; forward-select; up-select; down-select; word-forward-select;
word-backward-select; line-begin-select; screen-up-select; screen-down-select;
buffer-begin-select; buffer-end-select.
backward-select; forward-select; up-select; down-select; word-forward-select;
word-backward-select; line-begin-select; screen-up-select; screen-down-select;
buffer-begin-select; buffer-end-select.
After entering the command, a pop-up for each open and modified buffer appears,
asking you if you want to save that buffer.
This only happens if any open documents need saving.
After entering the command, a pop-up for each open and modified buffer appears,
asking you if you want to save that buffer.
This only happens if any open documents need saving.
Text column on the left with a short text column on the right and an arrow
pointing upwards at the shorter text.
Text column on the left with a short text column on the right and an arrow
pointing upwards at the shorter text.
Use the keyboard, menu, or toolbar to insert a marginpar.
A red box appears on the next line.
If you're in the middle of a line, the line appears to break around the
box [it doesn't really].
Anything you enter in the box will be in the marginpar.
Use the keyboard, menu, or toolbar to insert a marginpar.
A red box appears on the next line.
If you're in the middle of a line, the line appears to break around the
box [it doesn't really].
Anything you enter in the box will be in the marginpar.
written in red on a grey background.
Click on this box once with the left mouse button to close the marginpar.
A closed marginpar looks like the word
\begin_inset Quotes eld
written in red on a grey background.
Click on this box once with the left mouse button to close the marginpar.
A closed marginpar looks like the word
\begin_inset Quotes eld
One last note: marginpars aren't supported in minipage environments so LyX
will warn you if you try to.
One last note: marginpars aren't supported in minipage environments so LyX
will warn you if you try to.
To insert math delimiters [i.
e.
- parentheses, brackets, etc.].
To insert math delimiters [i.
e.
- parentheses, brackets, etc.].
Requires two arguments, the left and right delimiters.
Each delimiter can be specified by either a LaTeX name or a valid character
.
Use only one space between items.
Requires two arguments, the left and right delimiters.
Each delimiter can be specified by either a LaTeX name or a valid character
.
Use only one space between items.
In text mode, this is used to create a new displayed equation.
In math mode it changes the display status of a formula from inlined to
display and vice-versa.
In text mode, this is used to create a new displayed equation.
In math mode it changes the display status of a formula from inlined to
display and vice-versa.
After invoking this function, the next character you type will be translated
to a Greek character.
Anything typed after that character will be a normal Latin character.
After invoking this function, the next character you type will be translated
to a Greek character.
Anything typed after that character will be a normal Latin character.
Every typed Latin character is mapped to Greek until this command is invoked
again.
If you leave math mode, the Greek keyboard remains active.
Every typed Latin character is mapped to Greek until this command is invoked
again.
If you leave math mode, the Greek keyboard remains active.
Requires an argument, which can be the LaTeX name of either a symbol or
an object.
The possible arguments are:
Requires an argument, which can be the LaTeX name of either a symbol or
an object.
The possible arguments are:
To change the appearance of the limits above and below an integral symbol,
a limit, a summation, etc.
To change the appearance of the limits above and below an integral symbol,
a limit, a summation, etc.
This command requires as arguments the dimensions of the matrix (two integer
numbers separated by an space) and, optionally, the alignment.
The alignment is a word composed of the vertical alignment (
This command requires as arguments the dimensions of the matrix (two integer
numbers separated by an space) and, optionally, the alignment.
The alignment is a word composed of the vertical alignment (
Here is some text.
Now suppose I wanted an inlined equation, such as
\begin_inset Formula $\frac{A\cdot e^{x}}{x+1}$
Here is some text.
Now suppose I wanted an inlined equation, such as
\begin_inset Formula $\frac{A\cdot e^{x}}{x+1}$
This example contains a two-line, numbered equation.
Ordinarily, both lines get numbered, which makes no sense for this equation:
This example contains a two-line, numbered equation.
Ordinarily, both lines get numbered, which makes no sense for this equation:
\begin_inset Formula \begin{eqnarray}
(x+y)(x-y) & = & x^{2}-xy+xy-y^{2}\nonumber \\
& = & x^{2}-y^{2}\end{eqnarray}
\begin_inset Formula \begin{eqnarray}
(x+y)(x-y) & = & x^{2}-xy+xy-y^{2}\nonumber \\
& = & x^{2}-y^{2}\end{eqnarray}
To change arbitrarily the size used by math fonts inside a context.
Provides an interface to the LaTeX math mode font size commands.
To change arbitrarily the size used by math fonts inside a context.
Provides an interface to the LaTeX math mode font size commands.
As for how to use these arbitrary font sizes, see a good LaTeX book.
You should use this for fine-tuning only.
LyX [and LaTeX] will ordinarily set an appropriate font size for you.
As for how to use these arbitrary font sizes, see a good LaTeX book.
You should use this for fine-tuning only.
LyX [and LaTeX] will ordinarily set an appropriate font size for you.
[There's no visible difference between the two inside LyX, but there will
be a difference once you print.]
[There's no visible difference between the two inside LyX, but there will
be a difference once you print.]
To move the contents of a floating inset to the body at the location where
it appears in the LyX window.
To move the contents of a floating inset to the body at the location where
it appears in the LyX window.
Creates at the current cursor position, and for screen interactive use only,
a LyX Note, which is visible by the word
\begin_inset Quotes eld
Creates at the current cursor position, and for screen interactive use only,
a LyX Note, which is visible by the word
\begin_inset Quotes eld
within a bright-yellow box.
The box is tied to a pop-up, within which you can insert a message.
within a bright-yellow box.
The box is tied to a pop-up, within which you can insert a message.
After inserting the note at the desired text position, click on the note
to see bring-up the pop-up, and type-in your message.
Neither the box nor the message appear in the printed output.
After inserting the note at the desired text position, click on the note
to see bring-up the pop-up, and type-in your message.
Neither the box nor the message appear in the printed output.
Place the cursor to the left of the entity and execute the command.
Or, click on the center of the object with the mouse.
Place the cursor to the left of the entity and execute the command.
Or, click on the center of the object with the mouse.
-\family sans
-open-stuff
-\family default
-will open a math-mode block (left mouse button, single click), figure, note,
- footnote or margin note (left mouse button, double-click).
-\layout Standard
+\family sans
+open-stuff
+\family default
+ will open a math-mode block (left mouse button, single click), figure,
+ note, footnote or margin note (left mouse button, double-click).
+\end_layout
Insert an interword space at which a line break will not be allowed either
on the LyX screen or in the LaTeX output.
Insert an interword space at which a line break will not be allowed either
on the LyX screen or in the LaTeX output.
- symbol, like this \SpecialChar ~
-, which if you are reading a printed copy looks something
- like
+, which if you are reading a printed copy looks something like
Use the protected space for phrases that you don't want broken at the end
of a line, or to insert more than one word into certain kinds of headings.
For example, the
Use the protected space for phrases that you don't want broken at the end
of a line, or to insert more than one word into certain kinds of headings.
For example, the
list always treats the first word of the paragraph as an item label and
boldfaces it.
If you wanted to use more than one word as an item label, use protected
space between the words.
list always treats the first word of the paragraph as an item label and
boldfaces it.
If you wanted to use more than one word as an item label, use protected
space between the words.
On the default keyboard, the grave and apostrophe keys produce matching
single quote characters, and the double-quote key produces context-sensitive
anti-symmetric double quotes.
While it should normally be used only in rare situations, the
On the default keyboard, the grave and apostrophe keys produce matching
single quote characters, and the double-quote key produces context-sensitive
anti-symmetric double quotes.
While it should normally be used only in rare situations, the
-\family sans
-
-\family default
-command allows you to easily produce the
-\family sans
-
-\family default
-less esthetically pleasing typewriter-style double quote symbol.
-\layout Standard
+\family default
+ command allows you to easily produce the less esthetically pleasing typewriter-
+style double quote symbol.
+\end_layout
This command also allows you to create a double-quote character when you've
changed the behavior of the
This command also allows you to create a double-quote character when you've
changed the behavior of the
may not always succeed, or it may redo more editing than you expected.
The only limit to how many times you can perform a
may not always succeed, or it may redo more editing than you expected.
The only limit to how many times you can perform a
Insert a cross-reference (using a character string label key), based on
a previously defined label.
Insert a cross-reference (using a character string label key), based on
a previously defined label.
pop-up control panel, which shows you a selection list of previously defined
references.
Also on this panel, you are given the option of referencing either the
environment reference related to that label (like the section number) or
the page number at which the label is located.
pop-up control panel, which shows you a selection list of previously defined
references.
Also on this panel, you are given the option of referencing either the
environment reference related to that label (like the section number) or
the page number at which the label is located.
command allows LaTeX to track the specified key and substitute the appropriate
cross-reference.
The environment referenced can be a section, table, figure, equation number,
enumerated item,
command allows LaTeX to track the specified key and substitute the appropriate
cross-reference.
The environment referenced can be a section, table, figure, equation number,
enumerated item,
.
Note that the actual printed label is not displayed until you view or print
your document; LyX displays instead on the screen the symbolic label, which
is the character string label key that you defined.
.
Note that the actual printed label is not displayed until you view or print
your document; LyX displays instead on the screen the symbolic label, which
is the character string label key that you defined.
That same label from that example can also be used to reference the page
number at that location; for example, the page number of that location
That same label from that example can also be used to reference the page
number at that location; for example, the page number of that location
You can find further description of the LaTeX labeling and cross-referencing
method in the LyX User's Guide or any good LaTeX user's guide.
You can find further description of the LaTeX labeling and cross-referencing
method in the LyX User's Guide or any good LaTeX user's guide.
Moves the cursor down one screenful of text while maintaining the current
relative cursor screen position.
Moves the cursor down one screenful of text while maintaining the current
relative cursor screen position.
char-forward; char-backward; word-forward; word-backward; line-begin; line-end;
tab-forward; up; down; screen-up; buffer-begin; buffer-end.
char-forward; char-backward; word-forward; word-backward; line-begin; line-end;
tab-forward; up; down; screen-up; buffer-begin; buffer-end.
backward-select; forward-select; up-select; down-select; word-forward-select;
word-backward-select; line-begin-select; line-end-select; screen-up-select;
buffer-begin-select; buffer-end-select.
backward-select; forward-select; up-select; down-select; word-forward-select;
word-backward-select; line-begin-select; line-end-select; screen-up-select;
buffer-begin-select; buffer-end-select.
Repositions the screen so that it is centered on the current cursor location.
The position of the cursor in the text does not change.
Repositions the screen so that it is centered on the current cursor location.
The position of the cursor in the text does not change.
Moves the cursor up one screenful of text while maintaining the current
relative cursor screen position.
Moves the cursor up one screenful of text while maintaining the current
relative cursor screen position.
char-forward; char-backward; word-forward; word-backward; line-begin; line-end;
tab-forward; up; down; screen-down; buffer-begin; buffer-end.
char-forward; char-backward; word-forward; word-backward; line-begin; line-end;
tab-forward; up; down; screen-down; buffer-begin; buffer-end.
backward-select; forward-select; up-select; down-select; word-forward-select;
word-backward-select; line-begin-select; line-end-select; screen-down-select;
buffer-begin-select; buffer-end-select.
backward-select; forward-select; up-select; down-select; word-forward-select;
word-backward-select; line-begin-select; line-end-select; screen-down-select;
buffer-begin-select; buffer-end-select.
server-get-font; server-get-latex; server-get-layout; server-get-name; server-ge
t-xy; server-notify; server-set-xy.
server-get-font; server-get-latex; server-get-layout; server-get-name; server-ge
t-xy; server-notify; server-set-xy.
server-char-after; server-get-latex; server-get-layout; server-get-name;
server-get-xy; server-notify; server-set-xy.
server-char-after; server-get-latex; server-get-layout; server-get-name;
server-get-xy; server-notify; server-set-xy.
server-char-after; server-get-font; server-get-layout; server-get-name;
server-get-xy; server-notify; server-set-xy.
server-char-after; server-get-font; server-get-layout; server-get-name;
server-get-xy; server-notify; server-set-xy.
server-char-after; server-get-font; server-get-latex; server-get-name; server-ge
t-xy; server-notify; server-set-xy.
server-char-after; server-get-font; server-get-latex; server-get-name; server-ge
t-xy; server-notify; server-set-xy.
server-char-after; server-get-font; server-get-latex; server-get-layout;
server-get-xy; server-notify; server-set-xy.
server-char-after; server-get-font; server-get-latex; server-get-layout;
server-get-xy; server-notify; server-set-xy.
server-char-after; server-get-font; server-get-latex; server-get-layout;
server-get-name; server-notify; server-set-xy.
server-char-after; server-get-font; server-get-latex; server-get-layout;
server-get-name; server-notify; server-set-xy.
server-char-after; server-get-font; server-get-latex; server-get-layout;
server-get-name; server-get-xy; server-set-xy.
server-char-after; server-get-font; server-get-latex; server-get-layout;
server-get-name; server-get-xy; server-set-xy.
server-char-after; server-get-font; server-get-latex; server-get-layout;
server-get-name; server-get-xy; server-notify.
server-char-after; server-get-font; server-get-latex; server-get-layout;
server-get-name; server-get-xy; server-notify.
set-color required two arguments, the LyX color name (essentially the object
to be colours) and the display (currently X11) color name.
set-color required two arguments, the LyX color name (essentially the object
to be colours) and the display (currently X11) color name.
char-forward; char-backward; word-forward; word-backward; line-begin; line-end;
up; down; screen-up; screen-down; buffer-begin; buffer-end.
char-forward; char-backward; word-forward; word-backward; line-begin; line-end;
up; down; screen-up; screen-down; buffer-begin; buffer-end.
Executing the command creates a pop-up table control panel that allows you
to set the initial number of rows and columns.
Hitting either the control panel
Executing the command creates a pop-up table control panel that allows you
to set the initial number of rows and columns.
Hitting either the control panel
Text can then be inserted into any cell of a table by selecting the cell
and typing.
The table can be modified by placing the cursor anywhere in the table and
clicking the right mouse button, which brings up a table control menu.
Text can then be inserted into any cell of a table by selecting the cell
and typing.
The table can be modified by placing the cursor anywhere in the table and
clicking the right mouse button, which brings up a table control menu.
function at the end of this sentence, and accepting the default values,
results in the following:
function at the end of this sentence, and accepting the default values,
results in the following:
-<column alignment="center" valignment="top" leftline="true" width="0pt">
-<column alignment="center" valignment="top" leftline="true" width="0pt">
-<column alignment="center" valignment="top" leftline="true" width="0pt">
-<column alignment="center" valignment="top" leftline="true" width="0pt">
-<column alignment="center" valignment="top" leftline="true" rightline="true" width="0pt">
-<row topline="true" bottomline="true">
+<column alignment="center" valignment="top" width="0pt">
+<column alignment="center" valignment="top" width="0pt">
+<column alignment="center" valignment="top" width="0pt">
+<column alignment="center" valignment="top" width="0pt">
+<column alignment="center" valignment="top" width="0pt">
+<row>
The result must be a valid and appropriate LaTeX command, or an error will
result when the file is processed with LaTeX.
The result must be a valid and appropriate LaTeX command, or an error will
result when the file is processed with LaTeX.
The characters accepted as a LaTeX command are shown on the screen in red,
as this example of the LaTeX
The characters accepted as a LaTeX command are shown on the screen in red,
as this example of the LaTeX
The standard location for a table of contents is straight after the title
page.
So insert it there for best results.
The standard location for a table of contents is straight after the title
page.
So insert it there for best results.
Use this switch to change the way the cursor is handled when you move the
scrollbar.
The default behaviour is for the cursor to remain at the last position
you were editing even if you scroll it off the screen.
The alternate behaviour is for the cursor to always be on screen with its
position limited by the topmost or bottommost visible line of text.
Use this switch to change the way the cursor is handled when you move the
scrollbar.
The default behaviour is for the cursor to remain at the last position
you were editing even if you scroll it off the screen.
The alternate behaviour is for the cursor to always be on screen with its
position limited by the topmost or bottommost visible line of text.
does not work everywhere.
You cannot undo changes to the document layout, for example.
does not work everywhere.
You cannot undo changes to the document layout, for example.
Moves the cursor down up line.
If the cursor starting-position is at the top of the screen-display, the
buffer scrolls downward to display the new current line about 1/4 of the
screen-height from the top of the screen.
Moves the cursor down up line.
If the cursor starting-position is at the top of the screen-display, the
buffer scrolls downward to display the new current line about 1/4 of the
screen-height from the top of the screen.
char-forward; char-backward; word-forward; word-backward; tab-forward; line-begi
n; line-end; down; screen-up; screen-down; buffer-begin; buffer-end.
char-forward; char-backward; word-forward; word-backward; tab-forward; line-begi
n; line-end; down; screen-up; screen-down; buffer-begin; buffer-end.
To select text from the current cursor position to the same position one
line up.
If the previous line is shorter than the current line, the cursor simply
moves to the end of the previous line.
To select text from the current cursor position to the same position one
line up.
If the previous line is shorter than the current line, the cursor simply
moves to the end of the previous line.
backward-select; forward-select; down-select; word-forward-select; word-backward
-select; line-begin-select; line-end-select; screen-up-select; screen-down-selec
t; buffer-begin-select; buffer-end-select.
backward-select; forward-select; down-select; word-forward-select; word-backward
-select; line-begin-select; line-end-select; screen-up-select; screen-down-selec
t; buffer-begin-select; buffer-end-select.
Self explanatory.
If you are already at the beginning of a word, the cursor moves to the
first letter of the previous word.
If you are in the middle or at the end of a word, the cursor moves to the
first letter of that word.
Self explanatory.
If you are already at the beginning of a word, the cursor moves to the
first letter of the previous word.
If you are in the middle or at the end of a word, the cursor moves to the
first letter of that word.
char-forward; char-backward; word-forward; tab-forward; line-begin; line-end;
up; down; screen-up; screen-down; buffer-begin; buffer-end.
char-forward; char-backward; word-forward; tab-forward; line-begin; line-end;
up; down; screen-up; screen-down; buffer-begin; buffer-end.
word-backward; backward-select; forward-select; up-select; down-select;
word-forward-select; line-begin-select; line-end-select; screen-up-select;
screen-down-select; buffer-begin-select; buffer-end-select.
word-backward; backward-select; forward-select; up-select; down-select;
word-forward-select; line-begin-select; line-end-select; screen-up-select;
screen-down-select; buffer-begin-select; buffer-end-select.
Capitalizes the next character to the right of the current cursor, and moves
the cursor position to the beginning of the next word.
Capitalizes the next character to the right of the current cursor, and moves
the cursor position to the beginning of the next word.
If the cursor is in the middle of a word, then the beginning of the word
is deleted to the cursor location.
If the cursor is in the middle of a word, then the beginning of the word
is deleted to the cursor location.
If the cursor is at the beginning of a paragraph, then the last word of
the previous paragraph is deleted.
Also in this case, if both paragraph have the same environment, LyX will
join the two paragraphs.
If the cursor is at the beginning of a paragraph, then the last word of
the previous paragraph is deleted.
Also in this case, if both paragraph have the same environment, LyX will
join the two paragraphs.
If the cursor is at the end of a paragraph, one of two things can happen.
If the current and next paragraph have the same paragraph environment,
LyX merges the two paragraphs, but doesn't delete any words.
If the two paragraphs have different environments, nothing happens.
Note that this is different from the behavior of
If the cursor is at the end of a paragraph, one of two things can happen.
If the current and next paragraph have the same paragraph environment,
LyX merges the two paragraphs, but doesn't delete any words.
If the two paragraphs have different environments, nothing happens.
Note that this is different from the behavior of
, this function always displays the same behavior.
It always moves the cursor to the beginning of the next word, no matter
where the starting cursor location may be.
, this function always displays the same behavior.
It always moves the cursor to the beginning of the next word, no matter
where the starting cursor location may be.
char-forward; char-backward; word-forward; word-backward; tab-forward; line-begi
n; line-end; up; down; screen-up; screen-down; buffer-begin; buffer-end.
char-forward; char-backward; word-forward; word-backward; tab-forward; line-begi
n; line-end; up; down; screen-up; screen-down; buffer-begin; buffer-end.
backward-select; forward-select; up-select; down-select; word-backward-select;
line-begin-select; line-end-select; screen-up-select; screen-down-select;
buffer-begin-select; buffer-end-select.
backward-select; forward-select; up-select; down-select; word-backward-select;
line-begin-select; line-end-select; screen-up-select; screen-down-select;
buffer-begin-select; buffer-end-select.
Only the portion of the word to the right of the cursor is affected.
No case change occurs for preselected text.
Only the portion of the word to the right of the cursor is affected.
No case change occurs for preselected text.
Only the portion of the word to the right of the cursor is affected.
No case change occurs for preselected text.
Only the portion of the word to the right of the cursor is affected.
No case change occurs for preselected text.
Ed.
Note: This is otherwise known as The Dreaded Miscellaneous! It'll be a
pain to maintain, since I'll probably be splitting it every few months!
-jw
Ed.
Note: This is otherwise known as The Dreaded Miscellaneous! It'll be a
pain to maintain, since I'll probably be splitting it every few months!
-jw