DOC: Clarify attr1:attr2 notification trigger behavior (#1806)

Adds a small clarification to when `attr1:attr2` syntax triggers a notification.
enthought · Jun 24, 2024 · bbd12c7 · bbd12c7
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diff --git a/docs/source/traits_user_manual/notification.rst b/docs/source/traits_user_manual/notification.rst
@@ -105,7 +105,8 @@ most of the use cases commonly encountered by users.
    * - *attr1\:attr2*
      - Matches a trait named *attr2* on an object referenced by a trait named
        *attr1* on the current object. Changes to *attr2* will trigger
-       notifications. Changes to *attr1* will not.
+       notifications. Changes to *attr1* will not trigger notifications, even
+       if the value of *attr2* between the objects is different.
    * - *attr1\, attr2*
      - Matches trait named *attr1* or trait named *attr2*.
    * - *items*