diff --git a/content/functions/readfile.md b/content/functions/readfile.md
index cb03ac551..bcd845c96 100644
--- a/content/functions/readfile.md
+++ b/content/functions/readfile.md
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ deprecated: false
 aliases: []
 ---
 
-Note that the filename must be relative to the current project working directory.
+Note that the filename must be relative to the current project working directory, or the project's `/content` folder. 
 
 So, if you have a file with the name `README.txt` in the root of your project with the content `Hugo Rocks!`:
 
@@ -26,6 +26,8 @@ So, if you have a file with the name `README.txt` in the root of your project wi
 {{readFile "README.txt"}} → "Hugo Rocks!"
 ```
 
+If you receive a "file doesn't exist" error with a path listed, do take note that the path is the last one checked by the function, and may not accurately reflect your target. You should generally double-check your path for mistakes.
+
 For more information on using `readDir` and `readFile` in your templates, see [Local File Templates][local].
 
 [local]: /templates/files/