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# Parent and child channels
Use this page to understand how parent and child channels relate to each other and how they appear in the UI.
## Parent and child channels in channel editing
Parent and child channels are grouped together in hierarchical order.
## Parent and child channels in the channel selection
Parent and child channels are displayed in groups in the [channel selection](/docs/basic-settings/factfinder-ng-channels/switching-the-active-channel.md). Child channels are indented slightly and grouped under their parent.
## Child channels in the edit view
Child channels show special icons in [Multi-channel settings](/docs/basic-settings/factfinder-ng-channels/multi-channel-supported-settings.md). These icons show inheritance status, deleted entries and some allow changes at child-channel level. For icon behavior and workflows, see [Inherited settings](/docs/basic-settings/factfinder-ng-channels/keeping-modifying-deleting-and-restoring-inherited-settings.md).
## Relation between parent and child channels
Relations between parent and child channels are governed by a few simple rules:
* **Parent to child flow:** Changes made in a parent channel are inherited by its child channels.
* **One-way inheritance:** Changes made in a child channel do not affect the parent channel.
* **Child channels can override inherited settings:** A child channel can [customize inherited settings](/docs/basic-settings/factfinder-ng-channels/keeping-modifying-deleting-and-restoring-inherited-settings.md) where needed.
* **Overrides can be reset:** A child channel can return to the parent channel's current setting at any time.
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