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@@ -266,6 +266,10 @@ Note: by removing the tag [as the commit is pushed] the patch is
 Thus, drop the line <strong>only</strong> if you want to cancel the nomination.
 </p>
 
+Alternatively, if one uses the "Fixes" tag as described in the "Patch formatting"
+section, it nominates a commit for all active stable branches that include the
+commit that is referred to.
+
 <h2 id="criteria">Criteria for accepting patches to the stable branch</h2>
 
 Mesa has a designated release manager for each stable branch, and the release