Re: Problem with pdf-view in Lyx 1.6.0
Matthias Schmidt wrote: Hello, I installed Lyx 1.6.0 now and - congratulations: it is really good. But I have some problems with pdf-view, that I had not with Lyx 1.5.6. I'm shure, someone can help me and tell me, what to do: The view of the help-files intro.lyx and tutorial.lyx is ok. Problem with help-file userguide.lyx: on the first latex-running appears the latex-mistake-window: LaTeX Error: File `wasysym.sty' not found. Under Mandriva, wasysym.sty is in /usr/share/texmf/tex/latex/wasysm Perhaps you also need to clickon the Use AMS maths... package under Lyx documents settings menu option. Hopefully you can avoid have to download wasysym.sty from CPAN. I hope this helps. \usepackage {makeidx} *** (cannot \read from terminal in nonstop modes) Problem with help-file extended.lyx: on the first latex-running appears the latex-mistake-window: LaTeX Error: File `caption.sty' not found. ..., tableposition=top]{caption}[2004/07/16] *** (cannot \read from terminal in nonstop modes) Problem with help-file embeddedobjects.lyx: on the first latex-running appears the latex-mistake-window: 1. Font U/psy/m/n/12=psyr at 12.0pt not loadable: Metric (TFM) file not found. {\Pifont{psy}} I wasn't able to read the size data for this font, so I will ignore the font specification. [Wizards can fix TFM files using TFtoPL/PLtoTF.] You might try inserting a different font spec; e.g., type `I\fontsame font id=substitute font name'. 2. LaTeX Error: File `caption.sty' not found. ..., tableposition=top]{caption}[2004/07/16] *** (cannot \read from terminal in nonstop modes) I don't know, whether there are other problems with other lyx-files. Might be an incomplete lyx-installation the reason for this? Or what could it be? Yes it could be since 1.6.0 has just been released. If you are new to Lyx I'd wait and see if anyone else has the same problem. I'm using an earlier version of Lyx. Regards, Donald
Re: Problem with pdf-view in Lyx 1.6.0
Matthias Schmidt wrote: Hello, I installed Lyx 1.6.0 now and - congratulations: it is really good. But I have some problems with pdf-view, that I had not with Lyx 1.5.6. I'm shure, someone can help me and tell me, what to do: The view of the help-files intro.lyx and tutorial.lyx is ok. Problem with help-file userguide.lyx: on the first latex-running appears the latex-mistake-window: LaTeX Error: File `wasysym.sty' not found. Under Mandriva, wasysym.sty is in /usr/share/texmf/tex/latex/wasysm Perhaps you also need to clickon the Use AMS maths... package under Lyx documents settings menu option. Hopefully you can avoid have to download wasysym.sty from CPAN. I hope this helps. \usepackage {makeidx} *** (cannot \read from terminal in nonstop modes) Problem with help-file extended.lyx: on the first latex-running appears the latex-mistake-window: LaTeX Error: File `caption.sty' not found. ..., tableposition=top]{caption}[2004/07/16] *** (cannot \read from terminal in nonstop modes) Problem with help-file embeddedobjects.lyx: on the first latex-running appears the latex-mistake-window: 1. Font U/psy/m/n/12=psyr at 12.0pt not loadable: Metric (TFM) file not found. {\Pifont{psy}} I wasn't able to read the size data for this font, so I will ignore the font specification. [Wizards can fix TFM files using TFtoPL/PLtoTF.] You might try inserting a different font spec; e.g., type `I\fontsame font id=substitute font name'. 2. LaTeX Error: File `caption.sty' not found. ..., tableposition=top]{caption}[2004/07/16] *** (cannot \read from terminal in nonstop modes) I don't know, whether there are other problems with other lyx-files. Might be an incomplete lyx-installation the reason for this? Or what could it be? Yes it could be since 1.6.0 has just been released. If you are new to Lyx I'd wait and see if anyone else has the same problem. I'm using an earlier version of Lyx. Regards, Donald
Re: Problem with pdf-view in Lyx 1.6.0
Matthias Schmidt wrote: Hello, I installed Lyx 1.6.0 now and - congratulations: it is really good. But I have some problems with pdf-view, that I had not with Lyx 1.5.6. I'm shure, someone can help me and tell me, what to do: The view of the help-files intro.lyx and tutorial.lyx is ok. Problem with help-file userguide.lyx: on the first latex-running appears the latex-mistake-window: LaTeX Error: File `wasysym.sty' not found. Under Mandriva, wasysym.sty is in /usr/share/texmf/tex/latex/wasysm Perhaps you also need to clickon the "Use AMS maths... package" under Lyx "documents settings" menu option. Hopefully you can avoid have to download wasysym.sty from CPAN. I hope this helps. \usepackage {makeidx} *** (cannot \read from terminal in nonstop modes) Problem with help-file extended.lyx: on the first latex-running appears the latex-mistake-window: LaTeX Error: File `caption.sty' not found. ..., tableposition=top]{caption}[2004/07/16] *** (cannot \read from terminal in nonstop modes) Problem with help-file embeddedobjects.lyx: on the first latex-running appears the latex-mistake-window: 1. Font U/psy/m/n/12=psyr at 12.0pt not loadable: Metric (TFM) file not found. {\Pifont{psy}} I wasn't able to read the size data for this font, so I will ignore the font specification. [Wizards can fix TFM files using TFtoPL/PLtoTF.] You might try inserting a different font spec; e.g., type `I\font='. 2. LaTeX Error: File `caption.sty' not found. ..., tableposition=top]{caption}[2004/07/16] *** (cannot \read from terminal in nonstop modes) I don't know, whether there are other problems with other lyx-files. Might be an incomplete lyx-installation the reason for this? Or what could it be? Yes it could be since 1.6.0 has just been released. If you are new to Lyx I'd wait and see if anyone else has the same problem. I'm using an earlier version of Lyx. Regards, Donald
Re: math in lyx (making a wee square)
Andre Poenitz wrote: Well... type \newcommand{\sqbullet}{\vrule height .9ex width .8ex depth -.1ex } as usual text, mark it, press Ctrl-M, type in the second box \bullet Now \sqbullet in Math shows as round bullet but prints as square bullet. Not exactly Wysiwig and needs math mode... Andre' Thank you Andre', seeing alternative ways of doing things is always helpful. I hope the originator of the question, Tomek, has been helped. Regards, Donald
Re: math in lyx (making a wee square)
Andre Poenitz wrote: Well... type \newcommand{\sqbullet}{\vrule height .9ex width .8ex depth -.1ex } as usual text, mark it, press Ctrl-M, type in the second box \bullet Now \sqbullet in Math shows as round bullet but prints as square bullet. Not exactly Wysiwig and needs math mode... Andre' Thank you Andre', seeing alternative ways of doing things is always helpful. I hope the originator of the question, Tomek, has been helped. Regards, Donald
Re: math in lyx (making a wee square)
Andre Poenitz wrote: Well... type \newcommand{\sqbullet}{\vrule height .9ex width .8ex depth -.1ex } as usual text, mark it, press Ctrl-M, type in the second box \bullet Now \sqbullet in Math shows as round bullet but prints as square bullet. Not exactly Wysiwig and needs math mode... Andre' Thank you Andre', seeing alternative ways of doing things is always helpful. I hope the originator of the question, Tomek, has been helped. Regards, Donald
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Can I join the Lyx users list please? Regards, Donald
Re: math in lyx (making a wee square)
Helge Hafting wrote: Tomek wrote: type in a formula the command \Box or \square Thanks. This square is nice, although I need one of half of the size of it. Tomek How about setting a smaller font (edit-text style) and then use the square? Helge Hafting Another suggestion. Put the following newcommand into an ERT box (TEX on the top menubar). \newcommand{\sqbullet}{\vrule height .9ex width .8ex depth -.1ex } % square bullet Then in a maths box type \sqbullet Donald
Re: math in lyx (making a wee square)
Helge Hafting wrote: Tomek wrote: type in a formula the command \Box or \square Thanks. This square is nice, although I need one of half of the size of it. Tomek How about setting a smaller font (edit-text style) and then use the square? Helge Hafting Is \centerdot in a maths box any good to you? Donald
Re: math in lyx (making a wee square)
Tomek wrote: Hi, I cannot find a small square symbol in Lyx's math window. Anybody knows how to produce such a thing ? Thanks, Tomek Trying to send a reply but having difficulties. A \centerdot in a maths box is a small square. Regards, Donald
Re: New User
Florian Hackenberger wrote: On Monday 10 September 2007, Donald MacKinnon wrote: Can I join the Lyx users list please? Welcome Donald! In order to subscribe to the list, please send an empty message to the following email address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] as outlined on [1]. The mailing list management software (ezmlm) will then ask you to confirm your subscription request. Cheers, Florian [1] http://www.lyx.org/internet/mailing.php Thank you Florian. I've gone through that procedure. As far as I can see I should be OK now. Regards, Donald
Re: math in lyx (making a wee square)
Helge Hafting wrote: Tomek wrote: type in a formula the command \Box or \square Thanks. This square is nice, although I need one of half of the size of it. Tomek How about setting a smaller font (edit-text style) and then use the square? Helge Hafting Is \centerdot in a maths box any good to you? It's a small square. Donald
Re: Just a test - is lyx alive
Graham Smith wrote: Just testing as I haven't had a mesage for a couple of days and list is usually very active. Sorry for any annoyance. Graham I hope I've joined the correct usergroup. Regards, Donald
Re: math in lyx (making a wee square)
Helge Hafting wrote: Tomek wrote: type in a formula the command \Box or \square Thanks. This square is nice, although I need one of half of the size of it. Tomek How about setting a smaller font (edit-text style) and then use the square? Helge Hafting Another suggestion. Put the following newcommand into an ERT box (TEX on the top menubar). \newcommand{\sqbullet}{\vrule height .9ex width .8ex depth -.1ex } % square bullet Then in a maths box type \sqbullet The disadvantage is that the result isn't seen until you view the dvi or pdf file. Regards, Donald
Re: Just a test - is lyx alive
Graham Smith wrote: Just testing as I haven't had a mesage for a couple of days and list is usually very active. Sorry for any annoyance. Graham Hello Graham, I hope this helps with your test. Perhaps you can help me? Do you have to be registered to get an question displayed on this newsgroup? About six hours ago I sent two replies to a chap Tomek and so far my replies haven't seen the light of day. If this message appears as a reply to your message I'll assume that my messages to Tomek have gone astray. Regards, Donald
Re: Just a test - is lyx alive
Graham Smith wrote: Just testing as I haven't had a mesage for a couple of days and list is usually very active. Sorry for any annoyance. Graham Replying to newsgroup rather than thunderbird mail reply. Regards, Donald
Re: Just a test - is lyx alive
Graham Smith wrote: Just testing as I haven't had a mesage for a couple of days and list is usually very active. Sorry for any annoyance. Graham Replying again. Regards, Donald
New User
Can I join the Lyx users list please? Regards, Donald
Re: math in lyx (making a wee square)
Helge Hafting wrote: Tomek wrote: type in a formula the command \Box or \square Thanks. This square is nice, although I need one of half of the size of it. Tomek How about setting a smaller font (edit-text style) and then use the square? Helge Hafting Another suggestion. Put the following newcommand into an ERT box (TEX on the top menubar). \newcommand{\sqbullet}{\vrule height .9ex width .8ex depth -.1ex } % square bullet Then in a maths box type \sqbullet Donald
Re: math in lyx (making a wee square)
Helge Hafting wrote: Tomek wrote: type in a formula the command \Box or \square Thanks. This square is nice, although I need one of half of the size of it. Tomek How about setting a smaller font (edit-text style) and then use the square? Helge Hafting Is \centerdot in a maths box any good to you? Donald
Re: math in lyx (making a wee square)
Tomek wrote: Hi, I cannot find a small square symbol in Lyx's math window. Anybody knows how to produce such a thing ? Thanks, Tomek Trying to send a reply but having difficulties. A \centerdot in a maths box is a small square. Regards, Donald
Re: New User
Florian Hackenberger wrote: On Monday 10 September 2007, Donald MacKinnon wrote: Can I join the Lyx users list please? Welcome Donald! In order to subscribe to the list, please send an empty message to the following email address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] as outlined on [1]. The mailing list management software (ezmlm) will then ask you to confirm your subscription request. Cheers, Florian [1] http://www.lyx.org/internet/mailing.php Thank you Florian. I've gone through that procedure. As far as I can see I should be OK now. Regards, Donald
Re: math in lyx (making a wee square)
Helge Hafting wrote: Tomek wrote: type in a formula the command \Box or \square Thanks. This square is nice, although I need one of half of the size of it. Tomek How about setting a smaller font (edit-text style) and then use the square? Helge Hafting Is \centerdot in a maths box any good to you? It's a small square. Donald
Re: Just a test - is lyx alive
Graham Smith wrote: Just testing as I haven't had a mesage for a couple of days and list is usually very active. Sorry for any annoyance. Graham I hope I've joined the correct usergroup. Regards, Donald
Re: math in lyx (making a wee square)
Helge Hafting wrote: Tomek wrote: type in a formula the command \Box or \square Thanks. This square is nice, although I need one of half of the size of it. Tomek How about setting a smaller font (edit-text style) and then use the square? Helge Hafting Another suggestion. Put the following newcommand into an ERT box (TEX on the top menubar). \newcommand{\sqbullet}{\vrule height .9ex width .8ex depth -.1ex } % square bullet Then in a maths box type \sqbullet The disadvantage is that the result isn't seen until you view the dvi or pdf file. Regards, Donald
Re: Just a test - is lyx alive
Graham Smith wrote: Just testing as I haven't had a mesage for a couple of days and list is usually very active. Sorry for any annoyance. Graham Hello Graham, I hope this helps with your test. Perhaps you can help me? Do you have to be registered to get an question displayed on this newsgroup? About six hours ago I sent two replies to a chap Tomek and so far my replies haven't seen the light of day. If this message appears as a reply to your message I'll assume that my messages to Tomek have gone astray. Regards, Donald
Re: Just a test - is lyx alive
Graham Smith wrote: Just testing as I haven't had a mesage for a couple of days and list is usually very active. Sorry for any annoyance. Graham Replying to newsgroup rather than thunderbird mail reply. Regards, Donald
Re: Just a test - is lyx alive
Graham Smith wrote: Just testing as I haven't had a mesage for a couple of days and list is usually very active. Sorry for any annoyance. Graham Replying again. Regards, Donald
New User
Can I join the Lyx users list please? Regards, Donald
Re: math in lyx (making a wee square)
Helge Hafting wrote: Tomek wrote: type in a formula the command \Box or \square Thanks. This square is nice, although I need one of half of the size of it. Tomek How about setting a smaller font (edit->text style) and then use the square? Helge Hafting Another suggestion. Put the following newcommand into an ERT box (TEX on the top menubar). \newcommand{\sqbullet}{\vrule height .9ex width .8ex depth -.1ex } % square bullet Then in a maths box type \sqbullet Donald
Re: math in lyx (making a wee square)
Helge Hafting wrote: Tomek wrote: type in a formula the command \Box or \square Thanks. This square is nice, although I need one of half of the size of it. Tomek How about setting a smaller font (edit->text style) and then use the square? Helge Hafting Is \centerdot in a maths box any good to you? Donald
Re: math in lyx (making a wee square)
Tomek wrote: Hi, I cannot find a small square symbol in Lyx's math window. Anybody knows how to produce such a thing ? Thanks, Tomek Trying to send a reply but having difficulties. A \centerdot in a maths box is a small square. Regards, Donald
Re: New User
Florian Hackenberger wrote: On Monday 10 September 2007, Donald MacKinnon wrote: Can I join the Lyx users list please? Welcome Donald! In order to subscribe to the list, please send an empty message to the following email address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] as outlined on [1]. The mailing list management software (ezmlm) will then ask you to confirm your subscription request. Cheers, Florian [1] http://www.lyx.org/internet/mailing.php Thank you Florian. I've gone through that procedure. As far as I can see I should be OK now. Regards, Donald
Re: math in lyx (making a wee square)
Helge Hafting wrote: Tomek wrote: type in a formula the command \Box or \square Thanks. This square is nice, although I need one of half of the size of it. Tomek How about setting a smaller font (edit->text style) and then use the square? Helge Hafting Is \centerdot in a maths box any good to you? It's a small square. Donald
Re: Just a test - is lyx alive
Graham Smith wrote: Just testing as I haven't had a mesage for a couple of days and list is usually very active. Sorry for any annoyance. Graham I hope I've joined the correct usergroup. Regards, Donald
Re: math in lyx (making a wee square)
Helge Hafting wrote: Tomek wrote: type in a formula the command \Box or \square Thanks. This square is nice, although I need one of half of the size of it. Tomek How about setting a smaller font (edit->text style) and then use the square? Helge Hafting Another suggestion. Put the following newcommand into an ERT box (TEX on the top menubar). \newcommand{\sqbullet}{\vrule height .9ex width .8ex depth -.1ex } % square bullet Then in a maths box type \sqbullet The disadvantage is that the result isn't seen until you view the dvi or pdf file. Regards, Donald
Re: Just a test - is lyx alive
Graham Smith wrote: Just testing as I haven't had a mesage for a couple of days and list is usually very active. Sorry for any annoyance. Graham Hello Graham, I hope this helps with your test. Perhaps you can help me? Do you have to be registered to get an question displayed on this newsgroup? About six hours ago I sent two replies to a chap Tomek and so far my replies haven't seen the light of day. If this message appears as a reply to your message I'll assume that my messages to Tomek have gone astray. Regards, Donald
Re: Just a test - is lyx alive
Graham Smith wrote: Just testing as I haven't had a mesage for a couple of days and list is usually very active. Sorry for any annoyance. Graham Replying to newsgroup rather than thunderbird mail reply. Regards, Donald
Re: Just a test - is lyx alive
Graham Smith wrote: Just testing as I haven't had a mesage for a couple of days and list is usually very active. Sorry for any annoyance. Graham Replying again. Regards, Donald
Delete Citation?
I'm having difficulty deleting a citation. When I bring up the citation menu, I click on the citation name, it allows the delete button to be selected but the only option usable is cancel. I've searched the documentation but can't find any reference to deleting a citation. Thank you for any help. Donald
Re: Delete Citation?
Donald MacKinnon wrote: I'm having difficulty deleting a citation. When I bring up the citation menu, I click on the citation name, it allows the delete button to be selected but the only option usable is cancel. I've searched the documentation but can't find any reference to deleting a citation. Thank you for any help. Donald I've found a way round my problem. If I go to the References at the end of the document and highlight the the whole Bibliography area and change it to Standard I can cut out that section using the Edit function on the top toolbar. I'm sure that the original problem was of my own making. I hope this helps someone else Regards Donald
Delete Citation?
I'm having difficulty deleting a citation. When I bring up the citation menu, I click on the citation name, it allows the delete button to be selected but the only option usable is cancel. I've searched the documentation but can't find any reference to deleting a citation. Thank you for any help. Donald
Re: Delete Citation?
Donald MacKinnon wrote: I'm having difficulty deleting a citation. When I bring up the citation menu, I click on the citation name, it allows the delete button to be selected but the only option usable is cancel. I've searched the documentation but can't find any reference to deleting a citation. Thank you for any help. Donald I've found a way round my problem. If I go to the References at the end of the document and highlight the the whole Bibliography area and change it to Standard I can cut out that section using the Edit function on the top toolbar. I'm sure that the original problem was of my own making. I hope this helps someone else Regards Donald
Delete Citation?
I'm having difficulty deleting a citation. When I bring up the citation menu, I click on the citation name, it allows the "delete" button to be selected but the only option usable is "cancel". I've searched the documentation but can't find any reference to deleting a citation. Thank you for any help. Donald
Re: Delete Citation?
Donald MacKinnon wrote: I'm having difficulty deleting a citation. When I bring up the citation menu, I click on the citation name, it allows the "delete" button to be selected but the only option usable is "cancel". I've searched the documentation but can't find any reference to deleting a citation. Thank you for any help. Donald I've found a way round my problem. If I go to the References at the end of the document and highlight the the whole Bibliography area and change it to "Standard" I can cut out that section using the "Edit" function on the top toolbar. I'm sure that the original problem was of my own making. I hope this helps someone else Regards Donald
Re: Date in the Letter class
Ran Rutenberg wrote: When writing a letter the date changes every time I open the file. I would like to know if there is any way to set the day fixed - that is make the date appear for example as January 18 no matter whats the date today. Sincerely, Ran Rutenberg Hello Ran, I use an ERT box with an entry of \date{26th July 2006} This works for me. There may be a better way to get a fixed date. I get ERT box by clicking on TEX on the second top menu in the Lyx command window. Regards, Donald
Re: Date in the Letter class
Ran Rutenberg wrote: When writing a letter the date changes every time I open the file. I would like to know if there is any way to set the day fixed - that is make the date appear for example as January 18 no matter whats the date today. Sincerely, Ran Rutenberg Hello Ran, I use an ERT box with an entry of \date{26th July 2006} This works for me. There may be a better way to get a fixed date. I get ERT box by clicking on TEX on the second top menu in the Lyx command window. Regards, Donald
Re: Date in the Letter class
Ran Rutenberg wrote: When writing a letter the date changes every time I open the file. I would like to know if there is any way to set the day fixed - that is make the date appear for example as January 18 no matter whats the date today. Sincerely, Ran Rutenberg Hello Ran, I use an ERT box with an entry of \date{26th July 2006} This works for me. There may be a better way to get a fixed date. I get ERT box by clicking on TEX on the second top menu in the Lyx command window. Regards, Donald
Re: Calligraphic Typeface
Bruce Pourciau wrote: On Dec 6, 2006, at 10:54 AM, Juergen Spitzmueller wrote: Bruce Pourciau wrote: \fontfamily{pzc}\large {text} seems to work, but replacing \large by \larger does not. What's up with that? try \Large, \LARGE, \huge and \Huge Jürgen Thanks, Jürgen. I was intrigued by this inquiry. Out of interest I read the replies to you question and I tried an experiment. It gave the expected result. In the main text of my small document I did the following: 1. Added a TeX box i.e. ERT from the Lyx menu. 2. Inserted into the ERT box \fontfamily{pzc}\Large{ } Added some lines in Lyx verse 3. Added a TeX box i.e. ERT from the Lyx menu 4. Inserted into the ERT box \fontfamily{concrete}\normalize{ } As I said earlier it gave the desired result. I also notice that my Mandrake Linux OS appears to contain a calligraphic font under: /usr/share/texmf/fonts/type1/urw/zapfchan A somewhat long and torturous example is given by the following URL: http://www.katspace.org/stuff/Computers/LyxHow Regards, Donald
Re: Calligraphic Typeface
My apologies. The word normalize in 4. should be normalsize, i.e. 4. Inserted into the ERT box \fontfamily{concrete}\normalsize{ } Regards, Donald
Re: Calligraphic Typeface
Bruce Pourciau wrote: On Dec 6, 2006, at 10:54 AM, Juergen Spitzmueller wrote: Bruce Pourciau wrote: \fontfamily{pzc}\large {text} seems to work, but replacing \large by \larger does not. What's up with that? try \Large, \LARGE, \huge and \Huge Jürgen Thanks, Jürgen. I was intrigued by this inquiry. Out of interest I read the replies to you question and I tried an experiment. It gave the expected result. In the main text of my small document I did the following: 1. Added a TeX box i.e. ERT from the Lyx menu. 2. Inserted into the ERT box \fontfamily{pzc}\Large{ } Added some lines in Lyx verse 3. Added a TeX box i.e. ERT from the Lyx menu 4. Inserted into the ERT box \fontfamily{concrete}\normalize{ } As I said earlier it gave the desired result. I also notice that my Mandrake Linux OS appears to contain a calligraphic font under: /usr/share/texmf/fonts/type1/urw/zapfchan A somewhat long and torturous example is given by the following URL: http://www.katspace.org/stuff/Computers/LyxHow Regards, Donald
Re: Calligraphic Typeface
My apologies. The word normalize in 4. should be normalsize, i.e. 4. Inserted into the ERT box \fontfamily{concrete}\normalsize{ } Regards, Donald
Re: Calligraphic Typeface
Bruce Pourciau wrote: On Dec 6, 2006, at 10:54 AM, Juergen Spitzmueller wrote: Bruce Pourciau wrote: \fontfamily{pzc}\large {text} seems to work, but replacing \large by \larger does not. What's up with that? try \Large, \LARGE, \huge and \Huge Jürgen Thanks, Jürgen. I was intrigued by this inquiry. Out of interest I read the replies to you question and I tried an experiment. It gave the expected result. In the main text of my small document I did the following: 1. Added a TeX box i.e. ERT from the Lyx menu. 2. Inserted into the ERT box \fontfamily{pzc}\Large{ } Added some lines in Lyx "verse" 3. Added a TeX box i.e. ERT from the Lyx menu 4. Inserted into the ERT box \fontfamily{concrete}\normalize{ } As I said earlier it gave the desired result. I also notice that my Mandrake Linux OS appears to contain a calligraphic font under: /usr/share/texmf/fonts/type1/urw/zapfchan A somewhat long and torturous example is given by the following URL: http://www.katspace.org/stuff/Computers/LyxHow Regards, Donald
Re: Calligraphic Typeface
My apologies. The word normalize in 4. should be normalsize, i.e. 4. Inserted into the ERT box \fontfamily{concrete}\normalsize{ } Regards, Donald