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@@ -128,6 +128,9 @@ defaultView.parameters = {
 };
 ```
 
+The jest parameter will default to inferring from your story file name if not provided. For example, if your story file is `MyComponent.stories.js`,
+then "MyComponent" will be used to find your test file results.
+
 ### Disabling
 
 You can disable the addon for a single story by setting the `jest` parameter to `{disable: true}`: