In LyX, is there a way to toggle the display of TeX code in math expressions?
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Is there a way to toggle the display of math expressions in LyX between the default, which makes an attempt at replacing TeX code with easy to read symbols (but is short of actual rendering), and the underlying TeX code?
For example, I'd like the be able to toggle between this
and this
math-mode lyx editors
asked Feb 21 '12 at 18:52
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Is there a way to toggle the display of math expressions in LyX between the default, which makes an attempt at replacing TeX code with easy to read symbols (but is short of actual rendering), and the underlying TeX code?
For example, I'd like the be able to toggle between this
and this
math-mode lyx editors
asked Feb 21 '12 at 18:52
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Given the view count, the developers should really consider adding a button for this action.
– Tomáš Zato
Feb 21 '15 at 20:12
@TomášZato or even just a command/menu item...
– flow2k
Dec 2 at 21:51
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up vote
9
down vote
favorite
up vote
9
down vote
favorite
Is there a way to toggle the display of math expressions in LyX between the default, which makes an attempt at replacing TeX code with easy to read symbols (but is short of actual rendering), and the underlying TeX code?
For example, I'd like the be able to toggle between this
and this
math-mode lyx editors
asked Feb 21 '12 at 18:52
orome
4,510114296
Is there a way to toggle the display of math expressions in LyX between the default, which makes an attempt at replacing TeX code with easy to read symbols (but is short of actual rendering), and the underlying TeX code?
For example, I'd like the be able to toggle between this
and this
math-mode lyx editors
math-mode lyx editors
asked Feb 21 '12 at 18:52
orome
4,510114296
asked Feb 21 '12 at 18:52
orome
4,510114296
edited Feb 21 '12 at 18:55
asked Feb 21 '12 at 18:52
orome
4,510114296
asked Feb 21 '12 at 18:52
orome
4,510114296
asked Feb 21 '12 at 18:52
orome
4,510114296
4,510114296
1
Given the view count, the developers should really consider adding a button for this action.
– Tomáš Zato
Feb 21 '15 at 20:12
@TomášZato or even just a command/menu item...
– flow2k
Dec 2 at 21:51
add a comment |
1
Given the view count, the developers should really consider adding a button for this action.
– Tomáš Zato
Feb 21 '15 at 20:12
@TomášZato or even just a command/menu item...
– flow2k
Dec 2 at 21:51
1
1
Given the view count, the developers should really consider adding a button for this action.
– Tomáš Zato
Feb 21 '15 at 20:12
Given the view count, the developers should really consider adding a button for this action.
– Tomáš Zato
Feb 21 '15 at 20:12
@TomášZato or even just a command/menu item...
– flow2k
Dec 2 at 21:51
@TomášZato or even just a command/menu item...
– flow2k
Dec 2 at 21:51
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There is not a built-in toggle that I know of. But you can create one yourself by using a command sequence. First place your cursor in front of the math expression that you want to convert to LaTeX. Press alt+x to go to the command buffer (or go to view>toolbars>command buffer and then click on it at the bottom). Enter the following command and press return:
command-sequence char-forward; line-end-select ; cut; char-backward; paste; char-delete-forward`
This works for me. Does it work for you? If it works, make a shortcut for it. And then when you want to go back, just select the LaTeX code and do Ctrl + m.
Here are some additional suggestions:
go to View > Code Preview Pane to get a look at the LaTeX code around where your cursor is.
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. To turn that LaTeX code back into the math symbols, highlight it, and press Ctrl + m.
answered Mar 1 '12 at 8:02
scottkosty
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One could bind a keyboard shortcut to View source as well, which could make it more convenient to use. The action isdialog-toggle view-source.
– Torbjørn T.
Mar 1 '12 at 10:09
@TorbjørnT. good suggestion.
– scottkosty
Mar 2 '12 at 1:53
1
View -> Sourceis nowView -> Code Preview Pane.
– flow2k
Dec 2 at 21:50
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@flow2k thanks, just updated it.
– scottkosty
Dec 2 at 22:45
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No. The closest you can get (as of version 2.0.3) is to view the source (View > View Source) with the selection near an equation of interest, or to copy the contents of the expression (not the whole math box) and paste it somewhere.
@scottkosty: This is closer to what I'm looking for (the question is not about "Instant Preview"). If the question could be rewritten like this, I'd accept it.
– orome
Mar 1 '12 at 17:06
I don't understand. Do you want me to edit my answer and take out the instant preview suggestion? I'm not worried about having my answer accepted but I would be happy to improve the clarity.
– scottkosty
Mar 2 '12 at 1:53
@scottkosty: That would be great. Just refocus to answer the question itself first, then the additional suggestions if you like.
– orome
Mar 6 '12 at 18:33
I made some edits. See if you like the new "solution"
– scottkosty
Mar 7 '12 at 0:01
@scottkosty: Cool, thanks; accepted!
– orome
Mar 7 '12 at 0:06
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2 Answers
2
active
oldest
votes
2 Answers
2
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
up vote
8
down vote
accepted
There is not a built-in toggle that I know of. But you can create one yourself by using a command sequence. First place your cursor in front of the math expression that you want to convert to LaTeX. Press alt+x to go to the command buffer (or go to view>toolbars>command buffer and then click on it at the bottom). Enter the following command and press return:
command-sequence char-forward; line-end-select ; cut; char-backward; paste; char-delete-forward`
This works for me. Does it work for you? If it works, make a shortcut for it. And then when you want to go back, just select the LaTeX code and do Ctrl + m.
Here are some additional suggestions:
go to View > Code Preview Pane to get a look at the LaTeX code around where your cursor is.
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. To turn that LaTeX code back into the math symbols, highlight it, and press Ctrl + m.
answered Mar 1 '12 at 8:02
scottkosty
10.3k21938
2
One could bind a keyboard shortcut to View source as well, which could make it more convenient to use. The action isdialog-toggle view-source.
– Torbjørn T.
Mar 1 '12 at 10:09
@TorbjørnT. good suggestion.
– scottkosty
Mar 2 '12 at 1:53
1
View -> Sourceis nowView -> Code Preview Pane.
– flow2k
Dec 2 at 21:50
1
@flow2k thanks, just updated it.
– scottkosty
Dec 2 at 22:45
add a comment |
up vote
8
down vote
accepted
There is not a built-in toggle that I know of. But you can create one yourself by using a command sequence. First place your cursor in front of the math expression that you want to convert to LaTeX. Press alt+x to go to the command buffer (or go to view>toolbars>command buffer and then click on it at the bottom). Enter the following command and press return:
command-sequence char-forward; line-end-select ; cut; char-backward; paste; char-delete-forward`
This works for me. Does it work for you? If it works, make a shortcut for it. And then when you want to go back, just select the LaTeX code and do Ctrl + m.
Here are some additional suggestions:
go to View > Code Preview Pane to get a look at the LaTeX code around where your cursor is.
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. To turn that LaTeX code back into the math symbols, highlight it, and press Ctrl + m.
answered Mar 1 '12 at 8:02
scottkosty
10.3k21938
2
One could bind a keyboard shortcut to View source as well, which could make it more convenient to use. The action isdialog-toggle view-source.
– Torbjørn T.
Mar 1 '12 at 10:09
@TorbjørnT. good suggestion.
– scottkosty
Mar 2 '12 at 1:53
1
View -> Sourceis nowView -> Code Preview Pane.
– flow2k
Dec 2 at 21:50
1
@flow2k thanks, just updated it.
– scottkosty
Dec 2 at 22:45
add a comment |
up vote
8
down vote
accepted
up vote
8
down vote
accepted
There is not a built-in toggle that I know of. But you can create one yourself by using a command sequence. First place your cursor in front of the math expression that you want to convert to LaTeX. Press alt+x to go to the command buffer (or go to view>toolbars>command buffer and then click on it at the bottom). Enter the following command and press return:
command-sequence char-forward; line-end-select ; cut; char-backward; paste; char-delete-forward`
This works for me. Does it work for you? If it works, make a shortcut for it. And then when you want to go back, just select the LaTeX code and do Ctrl + m.
Here are some additional suggestions:
go to View > Code Preview Pane to get a look at the LaTeX code around where your cursor is.
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. To turn that LaTeX code back into the math symbols, highlight it, and press Ctrl + m.
answered Mar 1 '12 at 8:02
scottkosty
10.3k21938
There is not a built-in toggle that I know of. But you can create one yourself by using a command sequence. First place your cursor in front of the math expression that you want to convert to LaTeX. Press alt+x to go to the command buffer (or go to view>toolbars>command buffer and then click on it at the bottom). Enter the following command and press return:
command-sequence char-forward; line-end-select ; cut; char-backward; paste; char-delete-forward`
This works for me. Does it work for you? If it works, make a shortcut for it. And then when you want to go back, just select the LaTeX code and do Ctrl + m.
Here are some additional suggestions:
go to View > Code Preview Pane to get a look at the LaTeX code around where your cursor is.
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. To turn that LaTeX code back into the math symbols, highlight it, and press Ctrl + m.
answered Mar 1 '12 at 8:02
scottkosty
10.3k21938
edited Dec 2 at 22:45
answered Mar 1 '12 at 8:02
scottkosty
10.3k21938
answered Mar 1 '12 at 8:02
scottkosty
10.3k21938
answered Mar 1 '12 at 8:02
scottkosty
10.3k21938
10.3k21938
2
One could bind a keyboard shortcut to View source as well, which could make it more convenient to use. The action isdialog-toggle view-source.
– Torbjørn T.
Mar 1 '12 at 10:09
@TorbjørnT. good suggestion.
– scottkosty
Mar 2 '12 at 1:53
1
View -> Sourceis nowView -> Code Preview Pane.
– flow2k
Dec 2 at 21:50
1
@flow2k thanks, just updated it.
– scottkosty
Dec 2 at 22:45
add a comment |
2
One could bind a keyboard shortcut to View source as well, which could make it more convenient to use. The action isdialog-toggle view-source.
– Torbjørn T.
Mar 1 '12 at 10:09
@TorbjørnT. good suggestion.
– scottkosty
Mar 2 '12 at 1:53
1
View -> Sourceis nowView -> Code Preview Pane.
– flow2k
Dec 2 at 21:50
1
@flow2k thanks, just updated it.
– scottkosty
Dec 2 at 22:45
2
2
One could bind a keyboard shortcut to View source as well, which could make it more convenient to use. The action is
dialog-toggle view-source.– Torbjørn T.
Mar 1 '12 at 10:09
One could bind a keyboard shortcut to View source as well, which could make it more convenient to use. The action is
dialog-toggle view-source.– Torbjørn T.
Mar 1 '12 at 10:09
@TorbjørnT. good suggestion.
– scottkosty
Mar 2 '12 at 1:53
@TorbjørnT. good suggestion.
– scottkosty
Mar 2 '12 at 1:53
1
1
View -> Source is now View -> Code Preview Pane.– flow2k
Dec 2 at 21:50
View -> Source is now View -> Code Preview Pane.– flow2k
Dec 2 at 21:50
1
1
@flow2k thanks, just updated it.
– scottkosty
Dec 2 at 22:45
@flow2k thanks, just updated it.
– scottkosty
Dec 2 at 22:45
add a comment |
up vote
1
down vote
No. The closest you can get (as of version 2.0.3) is to view the source (View > View Source) with the selection near an equation of interest, or to copy the contents of the expression (not the whole math box) and paste it somewhere.
@scottkosty: This is closer to what I'm looking for (the question is not about "Instant Preview"). If the question could be rewritten like this, I'd accept it.
– orome
Mar 1 '12 at 17:06
I don't understand. Do you want me to edit my answer and take out the instant preview suggestion? I'm not worried about having my answer accepted but I would be happy to improve the clarity.
– scottkosty
Mar 2 '12 at 1:53
@scottkosty: That would be great. Just refocus to answer the question itself first, then the additional suggestions if you like.
– orome
Mar 6 '12 at 18:33
I made some edits. See if you like the new "solution"
– scottkosty
Mar 7 '12 at 0:01
@scottkosty: Cool, thanks; accepted!
– orome
Mar 7 '12 at 0:06
add a comment |
up vote
1
down vote
No. The closest you can get (as of version 2.0.3) is to view the source (View > View Source) with the selection near an equation of interest, or to copy the contents of the expression (not the whole math box) and paste it somewhere.
@scottkosty: This is closer to what I'm looking for (the question is not about "Instant Preview"). If the question could be rewritten like this, I'd accept it.
– orome
Mar 1 '12 at 17:06
I don't understand. Do you want me to edit my answer and take out the instant preview suggestion? I'm not worried about having my answer accepted but I would be happy to improve the clarity.
– scottkosty
Mar 2 '12 at 1:53
@scottkosty: That would be great. Just refocus to answer the question itself first, then the additional suggestions if you like.
– orome
Mar 6 '12 at 18:33
I made some edits. See if you like the new "solution"
– scottkosty
Mar 7 '12 at 0:01
@scottkosty: Cool, thanks; accepted!
– orome
Mar 7 '12 at 0:06
add a comment |
up vote
1
down vote
up vote
1
down vote
No. The closest you can get (as of version 2.0.3) is to view the source (View > View Source) with the selection near an equation of interest, or to copy the contents of the expression (not the whole math box) and paste it somewhere.
No. The closest you can get (as of version 2.0.3) is to view the source (View > View Source) with the selection near an equation of interest, or to copy the contents of the expression (not the whole math box) and paste it somewhere.
answered Mar 1 '12 at 17:04
community wiki
orome
@scottkosty: This is closer to what I'm looking for (the question is not about "Instant Preview"). If the question could be rewritten like this, I'd accept it.
– orome
Mar 1 '12 at 17:06
I don't understand. Do you want me to edit my answer and take out the instant preview suggestion? I'm not worried about having my answer accepted but I would be happy to improve the clarity.
– scottkosty
Mar 2 '12 at 1:53
@scottkosty: That would be great. Just refocus to answer the question itself first, then the additional suggestions if you like.
– orome
Mar 6 '12 at 18:33
I made some edits. See if you like the new "solution"
– scottkosty
Mar 7 '12 at 0:01
@scottkosty: Cool, thanks; accepted!
– orome
Mar 7 '12 at 0:06
add a comment |
@scottkosty: This is closer to what I'm looking for (the question is not about "Instant Preview"). If the question could be rewritten like this, I'd accept it.
– orome
Mar 1 '12 at 17:06
I don't understand. Do you want me to edit my answer and take out the instant preview suggestion? I'm not worried about having my answer accepted but I would be happy to improve the clarity.
– scottkosty
Mar 2 '12 at 1:53
@scottkosty: That would be great. Just refocus to answer the question itself first, then the additional suggestions if you like.
– orome
Mar 6 '12 at 18:33
I made some edits. See if you like the new "solution"
– scottkosty
Mar 7 '12 at 0:01
@scottkosty: Cool, thanks; accepted!
– orome
Mar 7 '12 at 0:06
@scottkosty: This is closer to what I'm looking for (the question is not about "Instant Preview"). If the question could be rewritten like this, I'd accept it.
– orome
Mar 1 '12 at 17:06
@scottkosty: This is closer to what I'm looking for (the question is not about "Instant Preview"). If the question could be rewritten like this, I'd accept it.
– orome
Mar 1 '12 at 17:06
I don't understand. Do you want me to edit my answer and take out the instant preview suggestion? I'm not worried about having my answer accepted but I would be happy to improve the clarity.
– scottkosty
Mar 2 '12 at 1:53
I don't understand. Do you want me to edit my answer and take out the instant preview suggestion? I'm not worried about having my answer accepted but I would be happy to improve the clarity.
– scottkosty
Mar 2 '12 at 1:53
@scottkosty: That would be great. Just refocus to answer the question itself first, then the additional suggestions if you like.
– orome
Mar 6 '12 at 18:33
@scottkosty: That would be great. Just refocus to answer the question itself first, then the additional suggestions if you like.
– orome
Mar 6 '12 at 18:33
I made some edits. See if you like the new "solution"
– scottkosty
Mar 7 '12 at 0:01
I made some edits. See if you like the new "solution"
– scottkosty
Mar 7 '12 at 0:01
@scottkosty: Cool, thanks; accepted!
– orome
Mar 7 '12 at 0:06
@scottkosty: Cool, thanks; accepted!
– orome
Mar 7 '12 at 0:06
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Given the view count, the developers should really consider adding a button for this action.
– Tomáš Zato
Feb 21 '15 at 20:12
@TomášZato or even just a command/menu item...
– flow2k
Dec 2 at 21:51