diff --git a/R/modules.R b/R/modules.R
index 221cb03d6..d1b171997 100644
--- a/R/modules.R
+++ b/R/modules.R
@@ -21,6 +21,7 @@ setOldClass("teal_modules")
 #' and the report previewer module [reporter_previewer_module()], respectively.
 #'
 #' # Restricting datasets used by `teal_module`:
+#'
 #' The `datanames` argument controls which datasets are used by the module’s server. These datasets,
 #' passed via server's `data` argument, are the only ones shown in the module's tab.
 #'
@@ -29,7 +30,8 @@ setOldClass("teal_modules")
 #' -	Proxy variables for column modifications
 #' -	Temporary datasets used to create final versions
 #' -	Connection objects
-#'
+#' Datasets which name is prefixed in `teal_data` by the dot (`.`) are not displayed in the `teal` application.
+#' Please see the _"Hidden datasets"_ section in `vignette("including-data-in-teal-applications").
 #'
 #' # `datanames` with `transformators`
 #' When transformators are specified, their `datanames` are added to the module’s `datanames`, which
diff --git a/man/teal_modules.Rd b/man/teal_modules.Rd
index e3ef8361b..a86cc1539 100644
--- a/man/teal_modules.Rd
+++ b/man/teal_modules.Rd
@@ -141,6 +141,8 @@ However, this may include unnecessary datasets, such as:
 \item Proxy variables for column modifications
 \item Temporary datasets used to create final versions
 \item Connection objects
+Datasets which name is prefixed in \code{teal_data} by the dot (\code{.}) are not displayed in the \code{teal} application.
+Please see the \emph{"Hidden datasets"} section in `vignette("including-data-in-teal-applications").
 }
 }
 
diff --git a/vignettes/including-data-in-teal-applications.Rmd b/vignettes/including-data-in-teal-applications.Rmd
index 6961ae59e..fb75c39c1 100644
--- a/vignettes/including-data-in-teal-applications.Rmd
+++ b/vignettes/including-data-in-teal-applications.Rmd
@@ -235,8 +235,7 @@ For a detailed explanation of verification, see [this `teal.data` vignette](http
 
 ##### Hidden datasets
 
-An object is hidden in `teal_data` if its name starts with a dot (`.`). This can be used to pass auxiliary objects in
-the `teal_data` instance, without being visible in the `teal` summary and filter panel.
+An object is hidden in `teal_data` and `teal` application if its name starts with a dot (`.`). This can be used to pass auxiliary objects in the `teal_data` instance, without being visible in the `teal` summary and filter panel.
 
 ```{r}
 my_data <- teal_data()