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     <h2 id="dropdowns-usage">Usage</h2>
-    <p>Via data attributes or JavaScript, the dropdown plugin toggles hidden content (dropdown menus) by toggling the <code>.open</code> class on the parent list item. When opened, the plugin also adds <code>.dropdown-backdrop</code> as a click area for closing dropdown menus when clicking outside the menu.</p>
+    <p>Via data attributes or JavaScript, the dropdown plugin toggles hidden content (dropdown menus) by toggling the <code>.open</code> class on the parent list item. When opened, the plugin also adds <code>.dropdown-backdrop</code> as a click area for closing dropdown menus when clicking outside the menu. Note: The <code>data-toggle=dropdown</code> attribute is relied on for closing dropdown menus at an application level, so it's a good idea to always use it.</p>
 
     <h3>Via data attributes</h3>
     <p>Add <code>data-toggle="dropdown"</code> to a link or button to toggle a dropdown.</p>