diff --git a/Documentation/devicetree/bindings/regulator/regulator.txt b/Documentation/devicetree/bindings/regulator/regulator.txt
index 2babe15b618d..c627aa08f0da 100644
--- a/Documentation/devicetree/bindings/regulator/regulator.txt
+++ b/Documentation/devicetree/bindings/regulator/regulator.txt
@@ -59,6 +59,11 @@ Optional properties:
 - regulator-initial-mode: initial operating mode. The set of possible operating
   modes depends on the capabilities of every hardware so each device binding
   documentation explains which values the regulator supports.
+- regulator-allowed-modes: list of operating modes that software is allowed to
+  configure for the regulator at run-time.  Elements may be specified in any
+  order.  The set of possible operating modes depends on the capabilities of
+  every hardware so each device binding document explains which values the
+  regulator supports.
 - regulator-system-load: Load in uA present on regulator that is not captured by
   any consumer request.
 - regulator-pull-down: Enable pull down resistor when the regulator is disabled.