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@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ The template variable `this` is also available when evaluating any `trigger_vari
 
 ## Available this Data
 
-Variable `this` is the [state object](/docs/configuration/state_object) of the automation. State objects also contain context data which can be used to identify the user that caused a script or automation to execute.
+The variable `this` is the [state object](/docs/configuration/state_object) of the automation at the moment of triggering the actions. State objects also contain context data which can be used to identify the user that caused a script or automation to execute. Note that `this` will not change while executing the actions.
 
 ## Available Trigger Data