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+syntax clear
+
+syntax keyword lyxCommand  \\layout
+syntax keyword lyxCommand  \\the_end
+syntax keyword lyxKey LatexCommand ERT Graphics Float FloatList
+syntax keyword lyxKey status Open  Closed
+syntax keyword lyxKey wide collapsed
+syntax keyword lyxBinary true false
+syntax keyword lyxBinary Open Close
+syntax region lyxInset start=/\\begin_inset/ end=/\\end_inset/ contains=ALL fold
+syntax region lyxString start=/"/ end=/"/
+
+highlight link lyxCommand Keyword
+highlight link lyxKey Keyword
+highlight link lyxString String
+highlight link lyxInset Comment
+highlight link lyxBinary Boolean