: Re: Manuscript Format in Microsoft Word I plan to write a novel, but before I do so, I need to know if Microsoft Word's manuscript format is accurate.

It's actually good, if you're talking about the default supplied Word MS format.

I don't use Word, I use Scrivener, but I checked it against the template I use and it's almost identical. TNR 12, double spaced you can't go wrong with and the header is professionally laid out.

The only things I changed for submission were:

Larger chapter headings that start halfway down the page.
Not to indent the first paragraph at chapter start and following line breaks for time (I think this looks more professional).
All caps for my header (just a personal preference).

If you're submitting to agents, they're human beings. They aren't going to toss a great MS because it uses a slightly different MS format/template. All they really want is something easily readable. But check the submission guidelines for every agent/publisher you submit to and make sure its in line. Most just say a standard 12pt font double spaced, and no more than that.

You're onto a winner with that template though, it's fine.

Good luck!

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