diff --git a/docs/project-generation-options.rst b/docs/project-generation-options.rst
index 60453b870..a54837979 100644
--- a/docs/project-generation-options.rst
+++ b/docs/project-generation-options.rst
@@ -93,7 +93,8 @@ use_travisci:
 keep_local_envs_in_vcs:
     Indicates whether the project's ``.envs/.local/`` should be kept in VCS
     (comes in handy when working in teams where local environment reproducibility
-    is strongly encouraged).
+    is strongly encouraged). 
+    Note: .env(s) are only utilized when Docker Compose and/or Heroku support is enabled.
 
 debug:
     Indicates whether the project should be configured for debugging.