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 ```
 
 It is important to note that each file must contain only **one** entry when using `!include_dir_list`.
-It is also important to note that if you are splitting a file after adding -id: to support the automation UI,
-the -id: line must be removed from each of the split files.
 
 ### Example: `!include_dir_named`