diff --git a/site/content/docs/01-component-format.md b/site/content/docs/01-component-format.md
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--- a/site/content/docs/01-component-format.md
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@@ -57,6 +57,8 @@ In development mode (see the [compiler options](docs#svelte_compile)), a warning
 
 If you export a `const`, `class` or `function`, it is readonly from outside the component. Function *expressions* are valid props, however.
 
+Readonly props can be accessed as properties on the element, tied to the component using [`bind:this` syntax](docs#bind_element).
+
 ```sv
 <script>
 	// these are readonly