diff --git a/doc/man1/task.1 b/doc/man1/task.1
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--- a/doc/man1/task.1
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@@ -217,6 +217,10 @@ Specify background color.
 .B rc:<path>
 Specify alternate configuration file.
 
+.TP
+.B rc.<name>:<value>
+Specify individual configuration file overrides.
+
 .SH SPECIFYING DATES AND FREQUENCIES
 
 .SS DATES