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@@ -40,8 +40,10 @@ When VAPython is installed, a list of examples can be shown using the example ru
 python -m vapython.examples
 ```
 By entering the respective number, one of the examples can be selected and opened.
+Note, that this will use the default application for `.py` files that is registered with your operating system.
+This might not be a text editor.
 
-Alternatively, a specific example can be opened using the respective name:
+Alternatively, a specific example can directly be executed using the respective name:
 ```bash
 python -m vapython.examples.<example_name>
 ```