diff --git a/faq/compiling.rst b/faq/compiling.rst
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--- a/faq/compiling.rst
+++ b/faq/compiling.rst
@@ -2,7 +2,9 @@
  How do I compile for CHERI?
 =============================
 
-
+This page deals with *purecap* compilation for native
+capability code. There is a separate page
+for *hybrid* compilation :doc:`faq/compiling_hybrid`.
 
 Cross-compilation
 =================