diff --git a/docs/src/rules/max-len.md b/docs/src/rules/max-len.md
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--- a/docs/src/rules/max-len.md
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@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ This rule enforces a maximum line length to increase code readability and mainta
 
 ## Options
 
-This rule has a number or object option:
+This rule can have up to two numbers as positional arguments (for `code` and `tabWidth` options), followed by an object option (provided positional arguments have priority):
 
 * `"code"` (default `80`) enforces a maximum line length
 * `"tabWidth"` (default `4`) specifies the character width for tab characters