1 files changed, 5 insertions, 2 deletions

diff --git a/lisp/elec-pair.el b/lisp/elec-pair.el
index af9a44c844c..97049a7d9d9 100644
--- a/lisp/elec-pair.el
+++ b/lisp/elec-pair.el
@@ -580,8 +580,11 @@ the mode if ARG is omitted or nil.
 
 Electric Pair mode is a global minor mode.  When enabled, typing
 an open parenthesis automatically inserts the corresponding
-closing parenthesis.  (Likewise for brackets, etc.). To toggle
-the mode in a single buffer, use `electric-pair-local-mode'."
+closing parenthesis, and vice versa.  (Likewise for brackets, etc.).
+If the region is active, the parentheses (brackets, etc.) are
+inserted around the region instead.
+
+To toggle the mode in a single buffer, use `electric-pair-local-mode'."
   :global t :group 'electricity
   (if electric-pair-mode
       (progn