LaTeX Another way to input latex code here using LYX

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A user introduces LYX, an open-source WYSIWYG word processor for LaTeX, as a helpful tool for those unfamiliar with LaTeX who want to input complex equations. LYX allows users to see both the rendered equation and the corresponding LaTeX code, making it easy to copy and paste into forums. The user highlights the accessibility of LYX, referencing a visual tour and video tutorials to aid new users. Additionally, they mention using AutoHotKey to create keyboard shortcuts for frequently used LaTeX commands, enhancing efficiency while avoiding conflicts with essential OS shortcuts. The discussion also notes that MathJax is used in the forum, which has slight differences from standard LaTeX.
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Hi everyone, Maybe it's useful for someone who are not familar with latex but want to enter complex formulas.

I suggest a new way to insert latex formated equations.

I use LYX (www.lyx.org) ,it is a open source Latex WYSIWYG word processor. It will display the the latex code in another source view window. So, after entering the equation. You can just copy the latex code to this forum.

See My attachment image.
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The window above shows equation directly.
The window below shows the latex code of the equation.

I't so easy to enter a formula in LYX. see here: http://www.lyx.org/VisualTour
this page contains a lot of video screencast tutorials. IMO, I't really easy to enter a formula in Lyx.

I'd be grad if you like it. Thanks for reading my post.
 

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We use MathJax here, so there are slight differences to LaTeX, see:
https://www.physicsforums.com/help/latexhelp/

What I did was, I downloaded a little program (AutoHotKey) which allows me to lay strings on keyboard shortcuts, e.g. \left. \dfrac{d}{d}\right|_{} is . Alt+U now on my keyboard, and many more. That saves a lot of time. One only has to avoid changing shortcuts like Ctrl+C which are needed in the OS, Windows. This tiny program has also the property, that it can be suspended by one click if need to be.
 

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