diff --git a/runtime/doc/nvim_terminal_emulator.txt b/runtime/doc/nvim_terminal_emulator.txt
index f322764ecf..9ac81e2916 100644
--- a/runtime/doc/nvim_terminal_emulator.txt
+++ b/runtime/doc/nvim_terminal_emulator.txt
@@ -45,11 +45,10 @@ by |:mksession| to restore a terminal buffer (by restarting the {cmd}).
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 Input						*terminal-input*
 
-To send input, enter |Terminal-mode| using any command that would enter "insert
-mode" in a normal buffer, such as |i| or |:startinsert|. In this mode all keys
-except <C-\> are sent to the underlying program. If <C-\> is pressed, the
-next key is sent unless it is <C-N>. Use <C-\><C-N> to return to normal-mode.
-|CTRL-\_CTRL-N|
+To send input, enter |Terminal-mode| with |i|, |I|, |a|, |A| or
+|:startinsert|. In this mode all keys except <C-\> are sent to the underlying
+program. If <C-\> is pressed, the next key is sent unless it is <C-N>. Use
+<C-\><C-N> to return to normal-mode. |CTRL-\_CTRL-N|
 
 Terminal-mode forces these local options: