Maybe LyX need chemistry mode similar to the math mode (with certainly less
options).
2008/7/23 Christopher Reeve <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
> I don't know about you, but I find having lots of ERTs in my document
> distracting and a bit annoying!
>
> My solution is similar but instead I use the math mode - that way I see the
> actual symbol I typed...
>
> eg, include the following line in your Preamble
> \newcommand{\hho}{\text{H}_2\text{O}}
>
> Then inside your document simply type Command-m (or Ctrl-m on a PC?) which
> starts the equation editor
> enter \hho as your equation and hit space a couple of times.
>
> You should now have a nice compiled H20 to look at in your LyX document.
>
> So that I can see for example the Angstrom symbol I type Command-m \text
> space \AA Command-end (ie \text{\AA}) so that I actuall can see it rather
> than an annoying ERT.
>
> Chris.
>
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