diff --git a/doc/foot.1.scd b/doc/foot.1.scd
index 5b3c07cc..cb060bb4 100644
--- a/doc/foot.1.scd
+++ b/doc/foot.1.scd
@@ -98,11 +98,13 @@ arguments, use *--*:
 
 # KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS
 
-The following keyboard shortcuts are available. Note that they cannot
-be changed.
+The following keyboard shortcuts are available.
 
 ## NORMAL MODE
 
+Note that these are just the defaults; they can be changed in the
+*footrc*, see *foot*(5).
+
 *shift*+*page up*/*page down*
 	Scroll up/down in history