diff --git a/src/frontend/src/content/docs/reference/cli/commands/aspire-dashboard-run.mdx b/src/frontend/src/content/docs/reference/cli/commands/aspire-dashboard-run.mdx
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--- a/src/frontend/src/content/docs/reference/cli/commands/aspire-dashboard-run.mdx
+++ b/src/frontend/src/content/docs/reference/cli/commands/aspire-dashboard-run.mdx
@@ -35,6 +35,8 @@ The dashboard is secured with a browser token by default. When the dashboard sta
 
 Any additional arguments not recognized by the CLI are forwarded directly to the dashboard process, allowing you to pass dashboard configuration settings (for example, `--Dashboard:TelemetryLimits:MaxLogCount=5000`).
 
+The CLI initially prepares the dashboard bundle without showing a status. If preparation is still in progress after 200 ms, it shows `Preparing dashboard bits...` until the bundle is ready. The CLI then launches the dashboard process and shows the separate `Starting dashboard...` status.
+
 To stop the dashboard, press <kbd>Ctrl+C</kbd> in the terminal where it's running. The CLI prints a single `Stopping dashboard.` message when shutdown is initiated.
 
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