diff --git a/docs/docs/20-usage/20-pipeline-syntax.md b/docs/docs/20-usage/20-pipeline-syntax.md
index f97def9f31..bd44e18e1a 100644
--- a/docs/docs/20-usage/20-pipeline-syntax.md
+++ b/docs/docs/20-usage/20-pipeline-syntax.md
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ Keep in mind the name is optional, if not added the steps will be numerated.
 
 ### Skip Commits
 
-Woodpecker gives the ability to skip individual commits by adding `[CI SKIP]` to the commit message. Note this is case-insensitive.
+Woodpecker gives the ability to skip individual commits by adding `[SKIP CI]` or `[CI SKIP]` to the commit message. Note this is case-insensitive.
 
 ```sh
 git commit -m "updated README [CI SKIP]"