It sounds like the images at the beginning of some chapters are anchored to blank paragraphs, which is why the first sentence formatting isn’tt appearing. To fix this, follow these steps to remove the blank paragraphs:
Fixing Anchored Images
Remove the Image: Click the trash icon at the top right of the image to delete it.
Eliminate Blank Lines: Remove any blank lines between the chapter's start and the first line of text.
Reinsert the Image:
Place the cursor at the beginning of the first paragraph.
Add the image again to ensure it is anchored to the text.
1Note: If any blank lines appear between the image and the text, you'll need to remove this blank line
Best Practices for First Sentence Formatting
If you want to use first sentence formatting (e.g., drop caps or small caps) in chapters that begin with an image in the body, follow this process:
Insert Text First: Add the chapter text before inserting the image.
Position the Cursor: Place the cursor at the very beginning of the first paragraph.
Insert the Image: Add the image at this location to ensure proper anchoring.
Note: If any blank lines appear between the image and the text, you'll need to remove this blank line
By anchoring images to the text rather than blank paragraphs, first sentence formatting will display correctly.
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