diff --git a/doc/pacman.conf.5.txt b/doc/pacman.conf.5.txt
index a1c1f2a6..3e361102 100644
--- a/doc/pacman.conf.5.txt
+++ b/doc/pacman.conf.5.txt
@@ -86,8 +86,11 @@ Options
 *SyncFirst =* package ...::
 	Instructs pacman to check for newer version of these packages before any
 	sync operation. The user will have the choice to either cancel the current
-	operation and upgrade these packages first or go on with the current operation.
-	This option is typically used with the 'pacman' package.
+	operation and upgrade these packages first or go on with the current
+	operation. This option is typically used with the 'pacman' package.
+	*NOTE*: when a `SyncFirst` transaction takes place, no command line flags
+	(e.g. '\--force') are honored. If this is not ideal, disabling `SyncFirst`
+	and performing a manual sync of the involved packages may be required.
 
 *IgnoreGroup =* group ...::
 	Instructs pacman to ignore any upgrades for all packages in this