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@@ -134,6 +134,8 @@ The `page` post type is the only one that can be used in the top navigation bar.
 Pages can be ordered using the `weight` front matter variable, which should be set to a non-zero value.
 A page with a lower `weight` will be displayed first.
 
+The `page` content can be a static page, such as an **About** page, or a link to another page, internal or external.
+
 The `link` post type always links to an external site and can be used with or without a background image.