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Welcome to LyX!
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Top N Things to know when using LyX
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LyX comes with excellent documentation---please use it! Start with the
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, which will give you a very brief introduction to the documentation.
Then learn about using LyX with
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LyX is what we call a
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document processor.
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By design, it is different from regular word processors---in a way that
makes writing documents easier.
But only a little different, so don't be scared.
The documentation will make it all clear
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Have we mentioned yet that you ought to read the documentation?
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The output from LyX looks great! Select
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now to see for yourself.
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Yes, LyX can mimic (almost) all LaTeX functionality.
And yes, LyX can import LaTeX files.
Experienced LaTeX users should skim the rest of the
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, then read the
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LyX for LaTeX Users
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chapter.
(Everyone else: don't worry, you don't need to know LaTeX to use LyX.)
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LyX has lots of features for people who read or write a language other than
English.
- In addition, the keybindings, toolbar, and many other characteristics are
- highly configurable (mostly by editing your
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+ In addition, the keybindings, toolbars, and many other characteristics
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See
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for details.
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The LyX home page is at
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Get information about LyX, subscribe to the LyX mailing list(s), take the
LyX Graphical Tour, and more.
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