diff --git a/qemu-doc.texi b/qemu-doc.texi
index 98ad678e04..e86029761b 100644
--- a/qemu-doc.texi
+++ b/qemu-doc.texi
@@ -1297,8 +1297,9 @@ used.
 
 @item sendkey @var{keys}
 
-Send @var{keys} to the emulator. Use @code{-} to press several keys
-simultaneously. Example:
+Send @var{keys} to the emulator. @var{keys} could be the name of the
+key or @code{#} followed by the raw value in either decimal or hexadecimal
+format. Use @code{-} to press several keys simultaneously. Example:
 @example
 sendkey ctrl-alt-f1
 @end example