# `hidePropertiesPrefix`

In complex data structures or object schemas where properties are nested within parent objects the `hidePropertiesPrefix` option enables the hiding of parent names for nested properties within the documentation.

## Options

| Option | Type | Description |
|  --- | --- | --- |
| hidePropertiesPrefix | boolean | Shows or hides parent name for the nested properties inside schema. Defaults to `false`. |


## Examples

The following example hides the parent object names for nested properties.


```yaml redocly.yaml
openapi:
  hidePropertiesPrefix: true
```

## Resources

- **[OpenAPI configuration](/docs/realm/config/openapi)** - Complete guide to OpenAPI configuration options for customizing API reference documentation
- **[OpenAPI Specification](https://spec.openapis.org/oas/latest.html)** - Official OpenAPI Specification documentation for understanding API description standards
- **[OpenAPI visual reference](https://redocly.com/learn/openapi/openapi-visual-reference)** - Visual guide to OpenAPI specification structure and property prefix customization
- **[Configuration options](/docs/realm/config)** - Explore other project configuration options for comprehensive documentation customization