# Basic settings

## Summary

**Basic settings** is a section in the FactFinder application where you configure core functionality, data presentation, and interactions.

More details for each functionality can be found in appropriate documentation sections:

* [Search algorithm](https://docs.fact-finder.com/docs/basic-settings/search-algorithm)
* [Result Listing](https://docs.fact-finder.com/docs/basic-settings/result-listing)
* [Suggest](https://docs.fact-finder.com/docs/basic-settings/suggest)
* [Fields](https://docs.fact-finder.com/docs/basic-settings/fields)
* [Channel Management](https://docs.fact-finder.com/docs/basic-settings/factfinder-ng-channels)
* [Recommendations](https://docs.fact-finder.com/docs/basic-settings/recommendations)

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