diff --git a/plugins/cheat/cheat_simple.lua b/plugins/cheat/cheat_simple.lua
index f82bff0f98f..36067b846c6 100644
--- a/plugins/cheat/cheat_simple.lua
+++ b/plugins/cheat/cheat_simple.lua
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@
 -- gg for game genie -- nes, snes, megadriv, gamegear, gameboy
 -- ar for action replay -- nes, snes, megadriv, gamegear, sms
 --
+-- use "^" as description to link to previous cheat
 -- set name is <softlist>/<entry> like "nes/smb" for softlist items
 -- Don't use commas in the description