diff --git a/docs/training_manual/processing/first_alg.rst b/docs/training_manual/processing/first_alg.rst
index 545630aa39a..9de45883bfa 100644
--- a/docs/training_manual/processing/first_alg.rst
+++ b/docs/training_manual/processing/first_alg.rst
@@ -46,9 +46,11 @@ All algorithms have a similar interface, which basically contains input
 parameters that you have to fill, and outputs that you have to select where to
 store. In this case, the only input we have is a vector layer with polygons.
 
-Select the *Polygons* layer as input. The algorithm has a single output, which
+Select the *Polygons* layer as input. This also can be done by dragging
+and dropping the layer from the layers panel to the input box.
+The algorithm has a single output, which
 is the centroids layer. There are two options to define where a data output is
-saved: enter a filepath or save it to a temporary filename
+saved: enter a filepath or save it to a temporary filename.
 
 In case you want to set a destination and not save the result in a temporary
 file, the format of the output is defined by the filename extension. To select
diff --git a/docs/user_manual/processing/toolbox.rst b/docs/user_manual/processing/toolbox.rst
index 4e10af75b8f..2382dba916e 100644
--- a/docs/user_manual/processing/toolbox.rst
+++ b/docs/user_manual/processing/toolbox.rst
@@ -135,6 +135,11 @@ The parameters found in the table can be of one of the following types.
 
      Vector input widget
 
+  .. tip:: **Drag-and drop as convenient alternative for layer selection**
+
+   Besides selecting from the drop-down menu or browsing sources,
+   you can also drag and drop a layer from the :guilabel:`Layers` or :guilabel:`Browser` panel,
+   or from the Operating System file explorer directly into the combobox.  
   .. note::
 
      By default, the layer widget shows the CRS of the layer along with its name.