1 files changed, 3 insertions, 1 deletions
diff --git a/helix-view/src/editor.rs b/helix-view/src/editor.rs
index 82ef0cdc..aa2df6f7 100644
--- a/helix-view/src/editor.rs
+++ b/helix-view/src/editor.rs
@@ -170,7 +170,9 @@ impl Default for CursorShapeConfig {
 pub enum LineNumber {
     /// Show absolute line number
     Absolute,
-    /// Show relative line number to the primary cursor
+
+    /// If focused and in normal/select mode, show relative line number to the primary cursor.
+    /// If unfocused or in insert mode, show absolute line number.
     Relative,
 }