diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
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@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 
 ## Why
 <!-- 1-2 sentences explaining WHY this change is needed -->
-Fixes #
+<!-- Fixes `#issue_number` (if applicable) -->
 
 ## How
 <!-- 2-3 bullets listing HOW you implemented it -->