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1st things to do post install

Once your Lazarus is installed and able to start up, it is good practice to:

Install .chm integrated <span class="kbd">F1</span> help system manually (i.e. copy the .chm files into the .../chm subdirectory of your local installation, F1 will then find the files). Please see Installing Help in the IDE - How to install help for the RTL, FCL and LCL in the Lazarus IDE.
Familiarise yourself with, and use, the button Project Options / Test .
Have a brief look at the IDE tricks.

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