diff --git a/hledger-lib/hledger_journal.m4.md b/hledger-lib/hledger_journal.m4.md
index e5c770201..ba8086377 100644
--- a/hledger-lib/hledger_journal.m4.md
+++ b/hledger-lib/hledger_journal.m4.md
@@ -799,6 +799,7 @@ hledger's directives are based on a subset of Ledger's, but there are many diffe
 
 Directives' behaviour and interactions can get a little bit [complex](https://github.com/simonmichael/hledger/issues/793),
 so here is a table summarising the directives and their effects, with links to more detailed docs.
+Note part of this table is hidden when viewed in a web browser - scroll it sideways to see more.
 
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