diff --git a/clang/docs/ClangFormat.rst b/clang/docs/ClangFormat.rst
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@@ -176,13 +176,14 @@
 =================
 
 :program:`clang-format` is integrated into `CLion <https://www.jetbrains
-.com/clion/>`_ as an alternative code formatter. It is disabled by default and
-can be turned on in Settings/Preferences | Editor | Code Style.
-
-If :program:`clang-format` support is enabled, CLion detects config files when
-opening a project and suggests overriding the current IDE settings. Code style
-rules from the ``.clang-format`` files are then applied automatically to all
-editor actions, including auto-completion, code generation, and refactorings.
+.com/clion/>`_ as an alternative code formatter. CLion turns it on
+automatically when there is a ``.clang-format`` file under the project root.
+Code style rules are applied as you type, including indentation,
+auto-completion, code generation, and refactorings.
+
+:program:`clang-format` can also be enabled without a ``.clang-format`` file.
+In this case, CLion prompts you to create one based on the current IDE settings
+or the default LLVM style.
 
 
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