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@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ A markup language for creating content. Typically markdown, but may also be HTML
 
 ### content type
 
-A classification of content inferred from the top-level directory name or the `type` set in [front matter](#front-matter). Accessed via `.Page.Type` in [templates](#template). See [details](/content-management/types/).
+A classification of content inferred from the top-level directory name or the `type` set in [front matter](#front-matter). Pages in the root of the content directory, including the home page, are of type "page". Accessed via `.Page.Type` in [templates](#template). See [details](/content-management/types/).
 
 ### context