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settings/syntax: Clarify that @groups can't override explicit settings
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docs/core/settings/syntax.md

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@@ -349,7 +349,22 @@ after it. For example:
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```[dovecot.conf]
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@mysql = default
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mysql_host = mysql2.example.com # override the default mysql_host
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```
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Note that explicit settings always override group settings. For example this
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is not possible:
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```[dovecot.conf]
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mailbox trash {
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name = Trash
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}
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group @mailboxes finnish {
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mailbox trash {
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name = Roskakori
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}
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}
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@mailboxes = finnish # Does not work - name is still Trash
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```
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It's possible to override groups using the command line parameter `-o` or

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