diff --git a/documentation/toaster-manual/toaster-manual-start.xml b/documentation/toaster-manual/toaster-manual-start.xml
index 9f24921e97..32be3a8473 100644
--- a/documentation/toaster-manual/toaster-manual-start.xml
+++ b/documentation/toaster-manual/toaster-manual-start.xml
@@ -51,6 +51,11 @@
                 Doing so separates the executable from Python and the
                 modules provided by the operating system.
                 This separation avoids any version conflicts.
+                <note>
+                    Creating a virtual environment is not absolutely
+                    necessary.
+                    However, doing so is highly recommended.
+                </note>
             </para>
 
             <para>