-Sticking can be indicated by placing @code{^"R"} or @code{^"L"}
-after the note. The @code{staff-padding} property may be
-overridden to achieve a pleasing baseline.
+Sticking can be indicated by placing a markup for @code{"R"}
+or @code{"L"} above or below notes, as discussed in
+@ref{Direction and placement}. The @code{staff-padding} property
+may be overridden to achieve a pleasing baseline.