Lists of figures, tables, and abbreviations are optional by new rules

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 %%% Figures used in the thesis (consider if this is needed)
 \listoffigures
+\XXX{Optional.}
 
 %%% Tables used in the thesis (consider if this is needed)
 %%% In mathematical theses, it could be better to move the list of tables to the beginning of the thesis.
 \listoftables
-\XXX{In mathematical theses, it could be better to move the list of tables to the beginning of the thesis.}
+\XXX{Optional. In mathematical theses, it could be better to move the list of tables to the beginning of the thesis.}
 
 %%% Abbreviations used in the thesis, if any, including their explanation
 %%% In mathematical theses, it could be better to move the list of abbreviations to the beginning of the thesis.
 \chapwithtoc{List of Abbreviations}
-\XXX{In mathematical theses, it could be better to move the list of abbreviations to the beginning of the thesis.}
+\XXX{Optional. In mathematical theses, it could be better to move the list of abbreviations to the beginning of the thesis.}
 
 %%% Doctoral theses must contain a list of author's publications
 \ifx\ThesisType\TypePhD