LyX

LyX is an open source, graphical user interface document processor based on the LaTeX typesetting system. Unlike most word processors, which follow the WYSIWYG ("what you see is what you get") paradigm, LyX has a WYSIWYM ("what you see is what you mean") approach, where what shows up on the screen roughly depicts the semantic structure of the page and is only an approximation of the document produced by TeX.

How to Get or Use This Software

Campus Computing Sites

Use this software at a campus computer lab.
Platforms:
  • MacOS
Cost: No Cost
Available to:
  • Students
  • Alumni
  • Faculty
  • Regular Staff
  • Temporary Staff
  • Retirees
Campuses:
  • Ann Arbor
  • Dearborn
  • Flint
Permitted Use:
  • Instruction
  • Noncommercial Research
  • Commercial Research
  • Administration

License Information

Terms & Conditions

LyX is an open source license and comes with few restrictions typically seen at the university. All use cases (e.g., commercial research) and roles (e.g., alumni) are allowed to use the software. The software is free and can be redistributed and/or modified.

Full Terms & Conditions

Your Responsibilities

It is your responsibility to protect university resources and data by ensuring that you use software in compliance with relevant university policies and standards, store and process all sensitive data within approved systems, and ensure equitable access to information technology for users with disabilities.

Individuals at U-M are ultimately responsible for any infringing software on their computers or devices or for violating the terms and conditions of software licenses. Individuals are responsible for reviewing the SPG on Software Procurement and Licensing Compliance.