Years ago I found and downloaded a book template that automatically formats for chapters, puts everything in Courier 12pt font and even has fields for automatic word count and the like. It's formatted for MS Word and after it's placed in the proper folder, you can pull it up under the 'templates' function of MS Word.
I find it very invaluable but forget who it is that coded the macros that makes it possible. It even puts in automatic bookmarks from where you left off so that as you open the file it puts you back where you were at. So when editing you don't have to to try to remember page numbers or anything...you're already there.
I normally write my novels in my own format and then copy and paste over to the book template. Mainly because I like writing with a solid black background and 25% gray stylized font.
If anyone wants a copy of the template, PM me and I'll send it. Like I said, I don't have the original creator's information but am not presenting this as my work.
Rabe...[Please forward me the template:
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