diff --git a/src/config/config-template b/src/config/config-template
index 4645e60aa..aac0b0b12 100644
--- a/src/config/config-template
+++ b/src/config/config-template
@@ -14,6 +14,12 @@
 #
 # Additionally, each config option is also explained in detail
 # on Ghostty's website, at https://ghostty.org/docs/config.
+#
+# Ghostty can reload the configuration while running by using the menu
+# options or the bound key (default: Command + Shift + comma on macOS and
+# Control + Shift + comma on other platforms). Not all config options can be
+# reloaded while running; some only apply to new windows and others may require
+# a full restart to take effect.
 
 # Config syntax crash course
 # ==========================