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@@ -68,7 +68,8 @@ the DOM to reflect the current state of the model.
 <img  class="diagram" src="img/tutorial/tutorial_03.png">
 
 * Use of the `filter` filter: The {@link ng.filter:filter filter} function uses the
-`query` value to create a new array that contains only those records that match the `query`.
+`query` value to create a new array that contains only those records that match the `query`. The
+match is done against all string property values of the model.
 
   `ngRepeat` automatically updates the view in response to the changing number of phones returned
 by the `filter` filter. The process is completely transparent to the developer.