diff --git a/aider/coders/editblock_prompts.py b/aider/coders/editblock_prompts.py
index 0bd4619b2..bf6a926c0 100644
--- a/aider/coders/editblock_prompts.py
+++ b/aider/coders/editblock_prompts.py
@@ -152,6 +152,8 @@ If you want to put code in a new file, use a *SEARCH/REPLACE block* with:
 - An empty `SEARCH` section
 - The new file's contents in the `REPLACE` section
 
+To rename files, use shell commands.
+
 {lazy_prompt}
 ONLY EVER RETURN CODE IN A *SEARCH/REPLACE BLOCK*!
 """