LyX is a document processor that encourages an approach to writing based on the structure of your documents (WYSIWYM) and not simply their appearance (WYSIWYG).
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How to type Beta symbol in nonmath mode in Lyx [closed]
I tried to type Beta symbol in thesis using Lyx, but it keeps forcing math mode which I don't want to, tried allmost everything. Don't anyone know how to force Lyx to ignore math mode while typing ...
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lyxpipe missing in ubuntu 12.10
I decided to write my thesis in LyX, got everything working nearly perfectly, but I found a strange problem which google cant help with... I tried to import citation from jabref to lyx, got only error ...
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Synced files vanishing
I have been using U1 to sync my Documents folder across my desktop and laptop (both Ubuntu, both syncing to ~/Documents). However, edited files are disappearing. For a sample file foo.lyx:
Create ...
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Lyx doesn't work (can't find cls files)
I installed Lyx in my system, but it I just can't make it work. Every time I open any file, I get a message similar to this one:
The selected document class
article
requires external files that ...
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Problem with Lyx with Jabref
I am working with the latest LyX + JabRef combo, under Xubuntu 12.10. Both the JabRef data base and the LyX document are based out of a Dropbox folder.
Prior to an Xubuntu upgrade (from 12.04 to ...
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Changing margins and alignment in the Lyx GUI
I'm new to LyX. It seems to be really appropriate for the work I'm doing but I have these questions pertaining to the graphical user interface. Of course I'm aware that the output is radically ...
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Where can I find a list of Tags for the Lyx Document processor?
Is there a list of tags that lyx uses somewhere defined? And is there a comment tag?
Not like a comment box, but simply a no-op sequence (% doesn't seem to work) so I can delineate blocks of code.
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why Lyx doesn't run and show following error in ubuntu 12.04?
i recently installed Lyx using Ubuntu Software Center. But when i click on LyX icon in Dash Home to ran it, it shows me following error:
Unable to determine the system directory having searched
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I cannot save or print PDF/PS output when I create a document in Lyx
I installed Lyx (Processor) from the Ubuntu Software centre (Precise). It allows me to create and save Lyx documents but only allows me to view the PDF/PS rendition. Is there an additional package ...
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How do I mange image placement in Lyx?
I am new to Lyx and used the tutorial but i have never used LaTex before and I am struggling with Image placement when creating documents. Specifically do the images have to be of a certain quality, ...
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How can I get smooth fonts in LyX?
I opened the introduction in LyX and used Ctrl+R to view it in evince. The fonts appear nice and smooth. If I copy and paste the first couple of paragraphs into a new document and render that, the ...
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Spellchecker in LyX: Right dictionary configuration
I have installed LyX 2.0.0 from the Ubuntu 11.10 software center. I am trying to use the spellchecker but it is not working as it is not able to identify any grammatical mistake.
Which would be the ...
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The outline of LyX menu does not work and neither do the Abiword styles [closed]
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After installing ubuntu I got 11.10 Abiword and LyX applications. In Abiword, when I want to change the style settings I am using, the program crashes, which does not happen ...
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How can I set up the lyxserver
I'm attempting to use the LyZ plugin for Zotero and LyX and it requires the LyX server to be present.
I've looked on the LyX wiki for information and it makes reference to .lyxpipe.in and ...
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How can the Ubuntu font be used with LyX or LaTeX?
I use LyX for creating documents and would like to be able to format the output of my documents so that they use the Ubuntu font.
In the LyX document settings, it appears that there are only a fixed ...
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Is it possible to make indicator-appmenu ignore a specific application?
The new indicator-appmenu in Maverick breaks the LyX menu: the application menu is not shown either in the application window nor in the applet. (See Bug report.)
As a workaround while the bug is ...
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How to configure export formats in LyX?
Whenever I try to view a PDF of a document in LyX, I get this error:
I get similar errors for DVI and postscript.
If I go through File->Export, the only options are other LyX formats and Docbook. ...
