hey how about some more nerds start arguing about how people word sentances

You spelled ''sentences'' wrong.

j/k

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Document formatting : use LaTeX, let it take care of it (table of contents, of figures, chapters, footnotes, bibliography, index ...) and focus on the content.

Document design (actually dividing in chapters, sections, paragraphs ...) err... no suggestion, really.

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If you really want software engineering industry standards, the IEEE documentation standards might be an idea. The IEEE is main professional body for various kinds of engineers, including software engineers. The ACM might also have some info.

That said, if it''s for your own use, you might be better using your own system - less hassle. As long as it''s reasonably consistent and readable, no one''s going to complain.

okay, thanks for the ideas...I think that covers everything.