diff --git a/READ-1ST.txt b/READ-1ST.txt
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@@ -28,6 +28,15 @@
   by uncommenting one or more of them.  THE DOCS have a nice long
   section on writing command definitions.
 
+- There are a great many defaults for Key Bindings and Program Options
+  which can be overriden in the Configuration File.  The example
+  '.twander' file provided in the distribution tarball lists every one
+  of them (and their default value, if any) as a comment.  The
+  simplest way to change a default is to copy the relevant entry,
+  uncomment, and edit that copy.  That way you always have
+  documentation about the default in your configuration.  Details
+  about each of these options can be found in THE DOCS.
+
 - This is a very powerful program with a nifty little macro language.
   You have to READ THE DOCS to really understand and exploit what's
   going on here.