diff --git a/docsrc/manual/editing-map-tiles.rst b/docsrc/manual/editing-map-tiles.rst
index 6ed509ea..fcdca122 100644
--- a/docsrc/manual/editing-map-tiles.rst
+++ b/docsrc/manual/editing-map-tiles.rst
@@ -136,6 +136,11 @@ Smart Paths provide an easy way to paint pathways, ponds, and mountains.  If the
 
     Smart Paths from Right-Click Selection
 
+Straight Paths
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+
+Straight Paths allows for painting tiles in straight lines by snapping the cursor to that line.  Either the X or Y axis will be locked depending on the direction you start painting in.  To enable straight paths simply hold down ``Ctrl`` when painting tiles.  Straight paths works for both metatiles and collision tiles, and works in conjunction with *Smart Paths*.  It also works with the *Map Shift Tool*.  Straight path painting can be chained together with normal painting to allow you, for example, to paint a straight path, then release ``Ctrl`` to continue the path normally, then press ``Ctrl`` again to continue painting a straight path from that position.
+
 Change Map Border
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