diff --git a/docs/TRIAGING.md b/docs/TRIAGING.md
index dbe82654..68b07b9c 100644
--- a/docs/TRIAGING.md
+++ b/docs/TRIAGING.md
@@ -138,7 +138,8 @@ If the PR is not touching a XEP, this guide does not apply.
         4. Stop.
 
     4. If the XEP is in Deferred state and the changes are not purely editorial,
-       add a note to move the XEP to Experimental state.
+       add a note to move the XEP to Experimental state and mark the PR as
+       [Needs Editor Action].
     5. Otherwise, mark the PR as [Ready to Merge], linking the XEP Author’s
        approval for documentation purposes.