diff --git a/docs/core/tools/global-json.md b/docs/core/tools/global-json.md
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--- a/docs/core/tools/global-json.md
+++ b/docs/core/tools/global-json.md
@@ -95,6 +95,8 @@ Specifies the locations that should be considered when searching for a compatibl
 
 These paths are searched in the order they're defined and the first [matching](#matching-rules) SDK is used.
 
+This feature enables using local SDK installations (such as SDKs relative to a repository root or placed in a custom folder) that aren't installed globally on the system.
+
 > The "paths" feature only works when using commands that engage the .NET SDK, such as `dotnet run`. It does NOT affect scenarios such as running the native apphost launcher (`app.exe`), running with `dotnet app.dll`, or running with `dotnet exec app.dll`. To use the "paths" feature, you must use SDK commands like `dotnet run`.
 
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