diff --git a/code/modules/modular_computers/file_system/programs/notepad.dm b/code/modules/modular_computers/file_system/programs/notepad.dm
index 2e1eb52add5..01afaa08c19 100644
--- a/code/modules/modular_computers/file_system/programs/notepad.dm
+++ b/code/modules/modular_computers/file_system/programs/notepad.dm
@@ -10,7 +10,14 @@
 	usage_flags = PROGRAM_TABLET
 
 	var/written_note = "Congratulations on your station upgrading to the new NtOS and Thinktronic based collaboration effort, \
-		bringing you the best in electronics and software since 2467!"
+		bringing you the best in electronics and software since 2467!\n\
+		To help with navigation, we have provided the following definitions:\n\
+		Fore - Toward front of ship\n\
+		Aft - Toward back of ship\n\
+		Port - Left side of ship\n\
+		Starboard - Right side of ship\n\
+		Quarter - Either sides of Aft\n\
+		Bow - Either sides of Fore"
 
 /datum/computer_file/program/notepad/ui_act(action, list/params, datum/tgui/ui)
 	switch(action)
diff --git a/strings/tips.txt b/strings/tips.txt
index 514a9dada7a..7f74e36907c 100644
--- a/strings/tips.txt
+++ b/strings/tips.txt
@@ -267,3 +267,4 @@ You can spray a fire extinguisher, throw items or fire a gun while floating thro
 You can swap floor tiles by holding a crowbar in one hand and a stack of tiles in the other.
 You can use a machine in the vault to deposit cash or rob Cargo's department funds.
 You'll quickly lose your interest in the game if you play to win and kill. If you find yourself doing this, take a step back and talk to people - it's a much better experience!
+Some areas of the station use simple nautical directions to indicate their respective locations, like Fore (Front of the ship), Aft (Back), Port (Left side), Starboard (Right), Quarter and Bow (Either sides of Aft and Fore, respectively). You can review these terms on the Notepad App of your PDA.
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