diff --git a/kitty/cmds.py b/kitty/cmds.py
index 78f0fd7fe..c6a558e67 100644
--- a/kitty/cmds.py
+++ b/kitty/cmds.py
@@ -474,7 +474,8 @@ program running in it.
 
 
 --cwd
-The initial working directory for the new window.
+The initial working directory for the new window. Defaults to whatever
+the working directory for the kitty process you are talking to is.
 
 
 --keep-focus