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 ### Nested Shortcode: Image Gallery
 
-Hugo's [`.Parent` shortcode variable][parent] returns a boolean value depending on whether the shortcode in question is called within the context of a *parent* shortcode. This provides an inheritance model for common shortcode parameters.
+Hugo's [`.Parent` shortcode variable][parent] provides access to the parent shortcode context when the shortcode in question is called within the context of a *parent* shortcode. This provides an inheritance model for common shortcode parameters.
 
 The following example is contrived but demonstrates the concept. Assume you have a `gallery` shortcode that expects one named `class` parameter: