diff --git a/doc/foot.1.scd b/doc/foot.1.scd
index 455b2365..cdc6822e 100644
--- a/doc/foot.1.scd
+++ b/doc/foot.1.scd
@@ -52,7 +52,8 @@ the foot command line
 	Set initial window width and height, in characters. Default: _not set_.
 
 *-t*,*--term*=_TERM_
-	Value to set the environment variable *TERM* to. Default: _foot_.
+	Value to set the environment variable *TERM* to (see *TERMINFO*
+	and *ENVIRONMENT*). Default: _foot_.
 
 *-T*,*--title*=_TITLE_
 	Initial window title. Default: _foot_.