-If @code{initial-buffer-choice} is a string, it visits the file with
-that name. If the @file{*scratch*} buffer exists and is
-empty, it inserts @code{initial-scratch-message} into that buffer.
+If @code{initial-buffer-choice} is a string, it visits the file (or
+directory) with that name. If it is a function, it calls the function
+with no arguments and selects the buffer that it returns.
+@ignore
+@c I do not think this should be mentioned. AFAICS it is just a dodge
+@c around inhibit-startup-screen not being settable on a site-wide basis.
+If it is @code{t}, it selects the @file{*scratch*} buffer.
+@end ignore
+If the @file{*scratch*} buffer exists and is empty, it inserts
+@code{initial-scratch-message} into that buffer.