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@@ -26,7 +26,15 @@ We do believe Notational Velocity is the precursor of the famous note-taking app
 
 ## Settings
 
-- `Note Directory`: The directory to archive notes.
+To configure your note directory, set `notational-velocity.directory`:
+
+* Open your `~/.atom/config.cson` file via *Atom > Open Your Config*
+* Append the following lines, indented one step in from `*` at the top:
+
+          'notational-velocity':
+            directory: '/path/to/your/notes'
+
+Double-quotes also work.
 
 ## Key Bindings