On Sat, Mar 31, 2018 at 11:49 AM, Scott Kostyshak <skost...@lyx.org> wrote:
> To see an issue that has long annoyed me, do the following: > > 1. In math mode, type "=". > 2. Select the "=" you just typed. > 3. Choose "Overset" from the math toolbar (alternatively, just type > "\overset"). > > The "=" is put in the "above" box, because that is the first LaTeX > argument. From the user perspective, I think that putting "=" in the > primary box is usually expected. For example, I think that this would be > more consistent with when the user selects something and chooses > "subscript". The thing selected is in the main box (it is not placed > into the subscript). > > What are your thoughts? > I've never used this math feature; however, my expectation is consistent with yours (and counter to the behavior you describe).
