1 files changed, 3 insertions, 2 deletions
diff --git a/doc/alpm-hooks.5.txt b/doc/alpm-hooks.5.txt
index 2986abf3..770f466e 100644
--- a/doc/alpm-hooks.5.txt
+++ b/doc/alpm-hooks.5.txt
@@ -62,8 +62,9 @@ defined the hook will run if the transaction matches *any* of the triggers.
 ACTIONS
 -------
 
-*Exec =* /path/to/executable::
-	Executable to run.  Required.
+*Exec =* <command>::
+	Command to run.  Command arguments are split on whitespace.  Values
+	containing whitespace should be enclosed in quotes.  Required.
 
 *When =* PreTransaction|PostTransaction::
 	When to run the hook.  Required.