diff --git a/scripts/kconfig/mconf.c b/scripts/kconfig/mconf.c
index 9c549683c627..e67e0db50b2e 100644
--- a/scripts/kconfig/mconf.c
+++ b/scripts/kconfig/mconf.c
@@ -161,6 +161,12 @@ static const char mconf_readme[] =
 "(especially with a larger number of unrolled categories) than the\n"
 "default mode.\n"
 "\n"
+
+"Search\n"
+"-------\n"
+"Pressing the forward-slash (/) anywhere brings up a search dialog box.\n"
+"\n"
+
 "Different color themes available\n"
 "--------------------------------\n"
 "It is possible to select different color themes using the variable\n"