diff --git a/docs/usage/configuration-options.md b/docs/usage/configuration-options.md
index ce1a0241021531..0ac4a432dea833 100644
--- a/docs/usage/configuration-options.md
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@@ -1152,9 +1152,12 @@ Use this field to match rules against types of updates. For example to apply a s
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+Update type `patch` only matches if `separateMinorPatch` is set to true.
+
 ## patch
 
 Add to this object if you wish to define rules that apply only to patch updates. See also `major` and `minor` configuration options.
+Only applies if `separateMinorPatch` is set to true.
 
 ## php