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 extern crate num_traits;
 ```
 
+## Features
+
+This crate can be used without the standard library (`#![no_std]`) by disabling
+the default `std` feature.  Use this in `Cargo.toml`:
+
+```toml
+[dependencies.num-traits]
+version = "0.1"
+default-features = false
+```
+
+The `Float` and `Real` traits are only available when `std` is enabled.
+
 ## Releases
 
 Release notes are available in [RELEASES.md](RELEASES.md).