diff --git a/data/themes/docs/overview/getting-started.mdx b/data/themes/docs/overview/getting-started.mdx
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--- a/data/themes/docs/overview/getting-started.mdx
+++ b/data/themes/docs/overview/getting-started.mdx
@@ -79,10 +79,18 @@ Install the package from your command line.
 
 Import the global CSS file at the root of your application.
 
+From a JavaScript or TypeScript file:
+
 ```ts
 import "@radix-ui/themes/styles.css";
 ```
 
+From a CSS file, use `@import` instead. A JS `import` is not valid CSS:
+
+```css
+@import "@radix-ui/themes/styles.css";
+```
+
 ### 3. Add the Theme component
 
 Add `Theme` to your application, wrapping the root component inside of `body`.