diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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@@ -19,6 +19,14 @@ package.
 
 * Lightweight with no dependencies
 
+## Installation
+
+To enable `mood-line`, place this in your configuration file after loading the package:
+
+`(mood-line-activate)`
+
+The activation command can also be run interactively if desired.
+
 ## Known Issues
 
 * No known issues.
diff --git a/mood-line.el b/mood-line.el
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@@ -19,6 +19,9 @@
 ;; * Version control status indicator
 ;; * Flycheck status indicator
 ;; * Lightweight with no dependencies
+;;
+;; To enable mood-line:
+;; (mood-line-activate)
 
 ;;; License:
 ;;