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@@ -372,6 +372,29 @@ You can specify a task's run behaviors using the `runOptions` property:
 * **runOn**: Specifies when a task is run.
   * `default` - The task will only be run when executed through the **Run Task** command.
   * `folderOpen` - The task will be run when the containing folder is opened. The first time you open a folder that contains a task with `folderOpen`, you will be asked if you want to allow tasks to run automatically in that folder. You can change your decision later using the **Manage Automatic Tasks** command and selecting between **Allow Automatic Tasks** and **Disallow Automatic Tasks**.
+
+### Controlling automatic task execution
+
+The `task.allowAutomaticTasks` setting controls whether tasks with `"runOn": "folderOpen"` are allowed to run automatically when you open a workspace. This setting provides security by preventing unintended task execution.
+
+>**Note:** As of [VS Code 1.109](/updates/v1_109.md#automatic-tasks-disabled-by-default), the default for `task.allowAutomaticTasks` changed from `on` to `off` to improve security.
+
+* **off** (default) - Automatic tasks will not run when opening a workspace. You must explicitly allow them using the **Manage Automatic Tasks** command.
+* **on** - Automatic tasks will always run when opening a workspace without prompting.
+* **auto** - You will be prompted once per folder to allow or disallow automatic tasks.
+
+To change this setting, add it to your user or workspace settings:
+
+```json
+{
+    "task.allowAutomaticTasks": "off"
+}
+```
+
+You can also manage automatic tasks on a per-workspace basis using the **Manage Automatic Tasks** command from the Command Palette, which allows you to choose **Allow Automatic Tasks** or **Disallow Automatic Tasks** for the current workspace.
+
+### Additional run options
+
 * **instanceLimit** - The number of instances of the task that are allowed to run simultaneously. The default value is `1`.
 * **instancePolicy** - Determines what happens when a task has reached its `instanceLimit`. Can be set to:
   * `prompt` - Prompt the user which instance to terminate (default).