Connect maximum size with Updating reference images (#5022)

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@ -87,6 +87,8 @@ There are, broadly speaking, three kinds of tests:
To prevent bloat, it is important that the test images are kept as small as
possible. To that effect, the test runner enforces a maximum size of 20 KiB.
If you're updating a test and hit `reference image size exceeds`, see
Updating reference images.
If truly necessary, this limit can however be lifted by adding `// LARGE` as
the first line of a test.
@ -102,6 +104,9 @@ flag:
testit --exact my-test-name --update
```
This will generally generate compressed reference images (to remain within the
above size limit).
If you use the VS Code test helper extension (see the `tools` folder), you can
alternatively use the save button to update the reference image.