What is the difference between `add_submenu_page()` and `add_options_page()` in WordPress admin menus?

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What is the difference between `add_submenu_page()` and `add_options_page()` in WordPress admin menus?

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The difference between `add_submenu_page()` and `add_options_page()` lies in their placement in the WordPress admin menu. `add_options_page()` automatically places the page under the Settings menu, while `add_submenu_page()` requires specifying the parent menu slug.