LyX ⇒ Inserting Superscript in Math Mode switches to Text Mode

[Brenner]

This is probably a silly question but I just don't seem to be able to find the answer - and I find it really annoying.

When I try to input a superscript using "Shift"+"^" in math mode LyX automatically shifts into text mode (\text{}) and displays an actual ^ instead of a superscript box.

This happens for any equation, any document, after restarting the computer, reinstalling LyX. I must have accidentally activated something because it didn't happen in the past.

If it's important I (now) have the latest and greatest LyX 2.0.6 on OS X Lion.

[scottkosty]

Can you try deleting (after backing up of course) your user directory? In Linux, this is something like ~/.lyx. If that's not it for mac, go to Help > About and look for the path there.

The user directory is persistent across installs so that would not have reset it.

Something probably got changed in what bind you are using. Go to Tools > Preferences > Editing > Shortcuts to see what bind you're using.

[Brenner]

Hi, thanks for your help! Thanks to your comment I realize that it must be something with the OSX keyboard. I changed the keyboard setting - in my case back from Int'l to Dutch and now the problem is gone. All my fault for experimenting with the keyboard settings.

[scottkosty]

Hi, thanks for your help! Thanks to your comment I realize that it must be something with the OSX keyboard. I changed the keyboard setting - in my case back from Int'l to Dutch and now the problem is gone. All my fault for experimenting with the keyboard settings.

Glad it worked out. Thanks for posting back what solved it.