diff --git a/doc_src/index.rst b/doc_src/index.rst
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--- a/doc_src/index.rst
+++ b/doc_src/index.rst
@@ -336,8 +336,9 @@ Example::
   emacs &
 
 
-will start the emacs text editor in the background.
+will start the emacs text editor in the background. :ref:`fg <cmd-fg>` can be used to bring it into the foreground again when needed.
 
+See also :ref:`Running multiple programs <job-control>`.
 
 .. _syntax-job-control: