2 files changed, 2 insertions, 2 deletions
diff --git a/docs/next/website/src/content/docs/configuration.mdx b/docs/next/website/src/content/docs/configuration.mdx
index 7dc5c6fc..f2159950 100644
--- a/docs/next/website/src/content/docs/configuration.mdx
+++ b/docs/next/website/src/content/docs/configuration.mdx
@@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ Set the working directory policy for new panes, tabs, and workspaces:
 new_cwd = "follow"
 ```
 
-`new_cwd = "follow"` keeps the default behavior and inherits the source pane or workspace. Use `"home"` to always start in `$HOME`, `"current"` to use Herdr's process directory, or a fixed path such as `"~/Projects"`. Explicit `--cwd` values from the CLI or socket API still take precedence.
+`new_cwd = "follow"` keeps the default behavior and inherits the source pane or workspace. When there is no source workspace, Herdr starts in `$HOME`. Use `"home"` to always start in `$HOME`, `"current"` to use Herdr's process directory, or a fixed path such as `"~/Projects"`. Explicit `--cwd` values from the CLI or socket API still take precedence.
 
 ## Worktrees
 
diff --git a/docs/next/website/src/content/docs/quick-start.mdx b/docs/next/website/src/content/docs/quick-start.mdx
index 80563260..b6869add 100644
--- a/docs/next/website/src/content/docs/quick-start.mdx
+++ b/docs/next/website/src/content/docs/quick-start.mdx
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ For the local, SSH, and `herdr --remote` workflows, see [How to work with Herdr]
 
 ## Create a workspace
 
-Press `prefix+shift+n` to create a workspace. A workspace is a project-level container for tabs, panes, and agents.
+When a session has no workspaces, Herdr opens one automatically. A workspace is a project-level container for tabs, panes, and agents. Press `prefix+shift+n` to create another workspace.
 
 Give each active project its own workspace. This keeps agent state readable in the sidebar.