diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 3ae27211..873f0ea6 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -318,11 +318,6 @@ The path is shown in the help and configuration screen.
Filters support regexes to instantly (search-as-you-type) list the matching entries in the current directory.
-Ways to exit filter prompt:
-- press ^L to clear filter followed by Bksp (to clear the filter symbol, like vi)
- - at other prompts ^L followed by Enter discards all changes and exits prompt
-- run a search with no matches and press Enter
-
Common use cases:
- to list all matches starting with the filter expression, start the expression with a `^` (caret) symbol
- type `\.mkv` to list all MKV files
@@ -513,7 +508,9 @@ lftp can be used from `nnn` for automated remote transfers or copying a selectio
#### prompt shortcuts
-The prompts (expect filter prompt) support some bash-like command-line shortcuts - ^A, ^E, ^U. ^L clears the input.
+The prompts (expect filter prompt) support some bash-like command-line shortcuts - ^A, ^E, ^U.
+
+Key ^L clears and Esc exits _any_ prompt.
#### set idle timeout
diff --git a/nnn.1 b/nnn.1
index 545dcad5..f78cd996 100644
--- a/nnn.1
+++ b/nnn.1
@@ -222,14 +222,6 @@ When a context is quit, the next active context is selected. If the last active
Filters support regexes to instantly (search-as-you-type) list the matching
entries in the current directory.
.Pp
-Ways to exit filter prompt:
-.Pp
-(1) press \fI^L\fR to clear filter followed by \fIBksp\fR (to clear the filter symbol, like vi)
-.br
- - at other prompts \fI^L\fR followed by \fIEnter\fR discards all changes and exits prompt
-.br
-(2) run a search with no matches and press \fIEnter\fR
-.Pp
Common use cases:
.Pp
(1) To list all matches starting with the filter expression, start the expression