diff --git a/docs/syntax/file_inclusion.md b/docs/syntax/file_inclusion.md
index 9416c531d..fa472ca06 100644
--- a/docs/syntax/file_inclusion.md
+++ b/docs/syntax/file_inclusion.md
@@ -6,6 +6,10 @@ File inclusion is useful for
 
 If there are portions of content that are relevant to multiple pages, you can inject content from another file into any given MD file using the `include` directive.
 
+:::{note}
+Files to be included must live in a `_snippets` folder to be considered a snippet file. This folder can live anywhere. 
+:::
+
 ### Syntax
 
 ```markdown
@@ -20,4 +24,4 @@ If there are portions of content that are relevant to multiple pages, you can in
 
 ```asciidoc
 include::shared-monitor-config.asciidoc[]
-```
\ No newline at end of file
+```