@vindex gdb-use-inferior-io-buffer
If the variable @code{gdb-use-inferior-io-buffer} is non-@code{nil},
the executable program that is being debugged takes its input and
-displays its output here. Some of the commands from shell mode are
-available here. @xref{Shell Mode}.
+displays its output here, otherwise it uses the GUD buffer. To toggle
+the use of this buffer, do @kbd{M-x gdb-use-inferior-io-buffer}.
+
+Some of the commands from shell mode are available here. @xref{Shell
+Mode}.
@item Locals Buffer
The locals buffer displays the values of local variables of the