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### readfile

This content is included from a separate file (called, in this case, `include-file.md`) using a `readfile` shortcode:

Use readfile to add repetitive text to multiple pages.

Headings in read files do *not* appear in the right navigation.

However, shortcodes in the included file do render correctly:

2026.1.2.0

#### Another heading in the readfile

This heading does not appear in the right navigation.