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 # Nested configuration files
 
-It is possible to have multiple configuration files within the same project. Oxlint will automatically detect the presence of these files and use them in addition to the top-level configuration file. Config files must be named `.oxlintrc.json` for nested configuration to work.
+It is possible to have multiple configuration files within the same project. Oxlint will automatically detect the presence of these files and use them for nearby files instead of the top-level configuration file. Config files must be named `.oxlintrc.json` for nested configuration to work.
 
 For example, consider the following project structure:
 
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 - `package1/index.js` will be linted using `my-project/package1/.oxlintrc.json`
 - `package2/index.js` will be linted using `my-project/package2/.oxlintrc.json`
 
-Configuration files are not automatically merged, and the configuration in a child configuration file will not affect the parent configuration. However, options passed in the command-line will override any configuration file, regardless of whether it is in the parent or child directory. In addition, using the `--config` option to specify a single file for configuration will disable the use of nested configuration files.
+Configuration files are **not automatically merged**, and the configuration in a child configuration file will not affect the parent configuration. However, options passed in the command-line will override any configuration file, regardless of whether it is in the parent or child directory. In addition, using the `--config` option to specify a single file for configuration will disable the use of nested configuration files.
 
 ## Extending configuration files