diff --git a/doc/native_protocol_v5.spec b/doc/native_protocol_v5.spec
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@@ -298,6 +298,10 @@ Table of Contents
       different from the protocol version.
     - "COMPRESSION": the compression algorithm to use for frames (See section 5).
       This is optional; if not specified no compression will be used.
+    - "NO_COMPACT": whether or not connection has to be established in compatibility
+      mode. This mode will make all Thrift and Compact Tables to be exposed as if
+      they were CQL Tables. This is optional; if not specified, the option will
+      not be used.
 
 
 4.1.2. AUTH_RESPONSE