diff --git a/man/networkctl.xml b/man/networkctl.xml
index 5a6ca5ab27..1a4553afd9 100644
--- a/man/networkctl.xml
+++ b/man/networkctl.xml
@@ -299,7 +299,10 @@ s - Service VLAN, m - Two-port MAC Relay (TPMR)
           <command>reconfigure</command>
           <replaceable>DEVICE…</replaceable>
         </term>
-        <listitem><para>Reconfigure network interfaces. Takes interface name or index number.</para></listitem>
+        <listitem><para>Reconfigure network interfaces. Takes interface name or index number. Note that
+        this does not reload <filename>.netdev</filename> or <filename>.network</filename>
+        corresponding to the the specifed interface. So, if you edit config files, it is necessary to
+        call <command>networkctl reload</command> first to apply new settings.</para></listitem>
       </varlistentry>
 
       <varlistentry>