📝 Document New Excludes Preference

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docs/configuring.md

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 ### `codemods`
 
-Contains optional settings related to the codemod catalog Pixeebot uses to make changes to repositories.
+Contains optional preferences related to the codemod catalog Pixeebot uses to
+make changes to repositories.
 
 #### `catalog`
 
@@ -65,7 +66,8 @@ codemods:
 
 #### `exclude`
 
-A set of codemods to exclude from the catalog. Each codemod is identified by its codemod ID.
+A set of codemods to exclude from the catalog. Each codemod is identified by its
+codemod ID.
 
 Example:
 
@@ -89,6 +91,25 @@ codemods:
     - pixee:python/use-walrus-if
 ```
 
+### `paths`
+
+Contains optional preferences for controlling the files and directories that are
+included in Pixeebot analysis.
+
+#### `exclude`
+
+A set of paths to files or directories to exclude from Pixeebot analysis. Each
+path is relative to the root of the repository. Each path in the set may be a
+file, directory, or UNIX glob pattern.
+
+Example:
+
+```yaml
+paths:
+  exclude:
+    - buildSrc/
+```
+
 ## Configuring automatic assignment
 
 To automatically assign **reviewers** to Pixeebot PRs, consider [setting up a `CODEOWNERS` file](https://docs.github.com/en/repositories/managing-your-repositorys-settings-and-features/customizing-your-repository/about-code-owners).