How do I change the source code in LyX?

You can do this most anywhere within the document, and it’s a great way to do things that would otherwise be hard in LyX. To enter this mode, press Ctrl+L, (or go to Insert LaTeX Code). Now enter any LaTeX code you want, as if it were LaTeX, not LyX.

How do I edit a LyX file?

LyX can only edit it’s own file format which of course can have some part of LaTeX code, called ERT (Evil Red Text), but that is also part of the LyX file. You can use CTRL + L to insert latex code anywhere.

How do I use LaTeX code in LyX?

Press Control-L to enter in LaTeX mode (ERT) in LyX.

How can I see the source code in LyX?

2 Answers

1. go to View > Code Preview Pane to get a look at the LaTeX code around where your cursor is.
2. if you put your cursor inside the math box, copy (but don’t copy the entire math box), go outside of math, and paste, it will paste the LaTeX code.

What is LyX format?

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). LyX combines the power and flexibility of TeX/LaTeX with the ease of use of a graphical interface.

How do I track changes in LyX?

Sure, just activate change tracking in Document > Change Tracking > Track changes, save the document and send it to your advisor. All changes will be recorded and you may revise them and accept as you would in any word processor.

Should I use LyX or LaTeX?

LyX is very good at exporting to LaTeX. If you create a document in LyX with sections and theorems and equations then the PDF you create will be just as if you wrote it in LaTeX, because that’s exactly what LyX did for you. LyX is extremely bad at importing from LaTeX.

How do I add preamble to LyX?

LyX hides LaTeX Preamble under the menu option Document > Settings… > LaTeX Preamble. If you add the line \input{options} , then you can outsource your custom preamble (e.g. all the packages you want to use, etc.) to the file options.