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 - For large changes, break them into several Diffs, as described in this
 [guide](https://medium.com/@kurtisnusbaum/stacked-diffs-keeping-phabricator-diffs-small-d9964f4dcfa6).
-You can also include "Depends on Dxxx" in the Arcanist message to indicate
-dependence on other Diffs.
+You must also include "Depends on Dxxx" in the Arcanist summary to indicate
+dependence on other Diffs. Note: the `arc land` procedure described in the 
+guide above is obsolete. With the most recent version of arcanist, you may 
+`arc land` the latest commit of your stacked diff after all parts are approved.
 
 - Log into Phabricator to see review and feedback.