how do i export a lower thirds in after effects cs5.5
The same way that you export anything else. See this:
"Rendering and exporting overview"
I'm guessing that you have a more specific question. Perhaps you're wondering how to export with an alpha channel. There's information about what formats can contain alpha channels here:
I'm guessing that you're new to After Effects. I recommend starting here to learn After Effects.
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