diff --git a/runtime/help/defaultkeys.md b/runtime/help/defaultkeys.md
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@@ -52,6 +52,10 @@ can change it!
 | Ctrl-n    | Find next instance of current search      |
 | Ctrl-p    | Find previous instance of current search  |
 
+Note: Ctrl-n and Ctrl-p should be used from the main buffer, not from inside
+the search prompt. After Ctrl-f, press enter to complete the search and then
+you can use Ctrl-n and Ctrl-p to cycle through matches.
+
 ### File Operations
 
 | Key       | Description of function                                           |