diff --git a/docs/how-to/inspect-your-backups.md b/docs/how-to/inspect-your-backups.md
index 318eb6eed..d9900787a 100644
--- a/docs/how-to/inspect-your-backups.md
+++ b/docs/how-to/inspect-your-backups.md
@@ -47,9 +47,10 @@ borgmatic list
 borgmatic info
 ```
 
-(No borgmatic `list` or `info` actions? Try the old-style `--list` or
-`--info`. Or upgrade borgmatic!)
+You can change the output format of `borgmatic list` by specifying your own using `--format $FORMAT`. Refer to the official [borg list --format specs](https://borgbackup.readthedocs.io/en/stable/usage/list.html#) for available options.
 
+*(No borgmatic `list` or `info` actions? Try the old-style `--list` or
+`--info`. Or upgrade borgmatic!)*
 
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