diff --git a/writing-apps/code-style.md b/writing-apps/code-style.md
index 0e4cde4..0508e06 100644
--- a/writing-apps/code-style.md
+++ b/writing-apps/code-style.md
@@ -310,7 +310,7 @@ print ("Hello World");
 
 ## String Formatting
 
-Avoid using literals when formatting strings:
+Avoid using literals when formatting strings, as they will not appear in the list of strings for translation during localization:
 
 ```csharp
 var string = @"Error parsing config: $(config_path)";