On 02/01/2010 01:54 PM, Tim Hutt wrote:
Hi, I've searched but I can't find an answer: Is it possible to edit
the source latex code of equations rather than edit the equations in a
graphical way? I much prefer this method for equations and in my mind
it is one of the things that makes latex superior to for example, MS
Word.
This is possible. First, you can enter LaTeX code at the keyboard, and
then LyX will display it as "graphical". So just type Ctrl-M to enter
math mode and then start typing:
2^x + \sqrt 3 = \frac ...
Anything LyX doesn't understand it will display as raw commands.
If this isn't a feature I'd suggest something like CTRL-clicking on an
equation (also accessible by right-click->Edit Source) shows you the
source of the equation and lets you edit it.
Try View>Source if you want to *see* the LaTeX. There is no provision
for editing it directly. However, if you really want to edit LaTeX, try
this. Highlight just the *inside* of a math inset. Now exit it and
paste. You should get the raw LaTeX code. Edit it. Now highlight it and
hit Ctrl-M again.
The request for "roundtrip" LaTeX editing is longstanding and difficult
to implement. But the math case is special and actually wouldn't be that
hard to do. As the workaround just given shows, LyX can essentially do
this already. So you might file this special case, of math, as an
enhancement request here: http://www.lyx.org/trac/wiki/BugTrackerHome.
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