diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md
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--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md
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@@ -1,8 +1,9 @@
-#### Issue description
+_Describe the issue here._
 
-#### Relevant URLs
+##### Relevant URLs
+- _Provide relevant URLs_
 
-#### What products and version are you using?
+##### What products and version are you using?
 
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