LaTeX LaTeX: Possible to supress chapter number in section number headings?

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In a LaTeX document of class "book," it is possible to display section numbers independently of chapter numbers. Users sought a way to format section headings, such that Section 13 appears as "13" instead of "2.13," while retaining the chapter structure. The solution involves adding the command \def\thesection{\arabic{section}} to the document preamble. This adjustment allows for the desired numbering format without removing chapters. The discussion highlights a straightforward method to customize section numbering in LaTeX.
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Is it possible to only show section numbers without chapter numbers in a LaTeX document of class "book"? For instance, Munkres' Topology text breaks things down into chapters but the sections are numbered independent of the chapter. For instance, Sections 1-11 are in Chapter 1, 12-22 in Chapter 2, and so on. If I'm writing solutions up for the book how can I get the heading for Section 13 to show up as "13" instead of "2.13" without scrapping the chapters? e.g., I would still like the section 13 to appear in chapter 2. Thanks.
 
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Nevermind... I just found out it could easily be done by putting the command \def\thesection{\arabic{section}} in the preamble.
 

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