left-hand side superscript

[Gal Diskin]

Hi,

I'm trying to write subscript and superscript text on the left-hand side
of a symbol. However, I can't find any such feature for this in lyx.

I have found a way to achieve this using Tex here:
http://www.tug.org/pipermail/texhax/2004-February/001680.html but the
only way I can manage to make it work is inside some disgusting ERT
(also, I'm not sure how to do subscript in Tex -"_"?).


So, my questions are:

1. Does anyone know how to embed this inside a regular lyx math environment?

2. Is there a way to create a macro or a keyboard shortcut for this?


Thanks,

G.D

[John Coppens]

On Fri, 24 Nov 2006 18:04:58 +0200

Post by Gal Diskin
1. Does anyone know how to embed this inside a regular lyx math environment?

I'm not sure this is what you mean:

If you open an 'inline formula', type ^2<cursor right>A, you should
have a left superscript?

It's not entirely nice, because the A is tilted right (being italic).

John

[Gal Diskin]

I know what you mean, but I'm not looking for a "hack".

I would like the symbols to be "related" to each other in the same way a
superscript on the right is "related" to the text after which it
appears. And anyhow, as you said, it doesn't look too good this way.


Gal

Post by John Coppens
On Fri, 24 Nov 2006 18:04:58 +0200

Post by Gal Diskin
1. Does anyone know how to embed this inside a regular lyx math environment?

If you open an 'inline formula', type ^2<cursor right>A, you should
have a left superscript?
It's not entirely nice, because the A is tilted right (being italic).
John

[Micha Feigin]

-----Original Message-----
Sent: Friday, November 24, 2006 6:54 PM
Subject: Re: left-hand side superscript
I know what you mean, but I'm not looking for a "hack".
I would like the symbols to be "related" to each other in the
same way a superscript on the right is "related" to the text
after which it appears. And anyhow, as you said, it doesn't
look too good this way.

There is a latex package called leftidx.sty which allows for left superscripts
and subscripts. I doubt that it is supported directly in lyx though (you won't
see it in math mode but you will see it in the output). I don't know if it's the
only option, you need packages that are aimed at chemistry symbols for this.

Gal

Post by John Coppens
On Fri, 24 Nov 2006 18:04:58 +0200

Post by Gal Diskin
1. Does anyone know how to embed this inside a regular lyx math environment?

If you open an 'inline formula', type ^2<cursor right>A,

you should

Post by John Coppens
have a left superscript?
It's not entirely nice, because the A is tilted right

(being italic).

Post by John Coppens
John

[Uwe Stöhr]

Post by Gal Diskin
I'm trying to write subscript and superscript text on the left-hand side
of a symbol. However, I can't find any such feature for this in lyx.

Just use the normal sub/superscript procedure, but before you enter the
symbol. I attached a LyX example file that probably shows what you want.

regards Uwe

[Gal Diskin]

Thanks!

The file you attached was really useful. I have used the same method to
generate sub\superscript on the left but I couldn't align it right, your
file shows a solution.


Thanks to everyone that helped me with this question.

Post by Uwe Stöhr

Post by Gal Diskin
I'm trying to write subscript and superscript text on the left-hand
side of a symbol. However, I can't find any such feature for this in
lyx.

Just use the normal sub/superscript procedure, but before you enter
the symbol. I attached a LyX example file that probably shows what you
want.
regards Uwe