I recall that in 1.2 we could convert a ordinary letter to math font simply by selecting it and pressing cntl-M. In 1.3 it converts it into math mode, but leaves it in the original font.
Is there an easy way to convert letters into math font in 1.3+? -- John C. McCabe-Dansted Master's Student Pet project: http://wiki.lyx.org/Tools/LyX-GrammarChecker