diff --git a/RELEASE-NOTES b/RELEASE-NOTES
index 50c1cf8ecc..dbb94ca607 100644
--- a/RELEASE-NOTES
+++ b/RELEASE-NOTES
@@ -22,6 +22,8 @@ options have been added:
   Also, it is available via the mini-buffer (or the -x switch)
   through a proper new LFUN (see below).
 
+The Advanced Find and Replace feature now supports cancel of a long
+search operation by hitting the ESC key.
 
 The following pref variables were changed in 2.0: