Can I automatically synchronize my styles across multiple .indd files?

I have a book made of 10 separate files. Say I'm working in Chapter 4 and I decide to modify a paragraph or character style. Is there any way to apply the new style to all the chapters without running the Load All Text Styles ... command for each chapter? If I change a style, I just want it to automatically apply it to all my chapters.

Use the book feature. Once all your docs are in the book, then open the book panel menu and sync your styles.
Bob

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