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diff --git a/manual/plugins/shortcuts.tex b/manual/plugins/shortcuts.tex
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@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@ line containing the name of the file or the directory you want to quickly
 jump to. All names should be full absolute names, i.e. they should start
 with a \fname{/}. Directory names should also end with a \fname{/}.
 
+\note{This plugin cannot read Microsoft Windows shortcuts (\fname{.lnk}
+files). These are handled by a separate plugin; see
+\reference{ref:Winshortcutsplugin}.}
+
 \subsubsection{How to create \fname{.link} files}
 
 You can use your favourite text editor to create a \fname{.link} file on the