diff --git a/.github/issue_template.md b/.github/issue_template.md
index bda463f..33b5338 100644
--- a/.github/issue_template.md
+++ b/.github/issue_template.md
@@ -1,11 +1,7 @@
-<!--
-
 Prior to submitting a new issue make sure to complete these steps:
 
-1. Checkout the `dev` branch and confirm the issue is present there as well.
-   The `dev` branch contains fixes that may not have been merged to `master` yet.
-2. Post the syntax you are using (default/mediawiki/markdown) **and** your vimwiki settings from your `.vimrc`
-3. Provide a detailed description of the problem including **steps to reproduce the issue**.
-4. Include the output of `:VimwikiShowVersion`.
-
--->
+- [ ] Checkout the `dev` branch and confirm the issue is present there as well.
+- [ ] The `dev` branch contains fixes that may not have been merged to `master` yet.
+- [ ] Post the syntax you are using (default/mediawiki/markdown) **and** your vimwiki settings from your `.vimrc`
+- [ ] Provide a detailed description of the problem including **steps to reproduce the issue**.
+- [ ] Include the output of `:VimwikiShowVersion`.
diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
index 04c5df0..9b797b8 100644
--- a/.github/pull_request_template.md
+++ b/.github/pull_request_template.md
@@ -1,12 +1,9 @@
-<!--
-
 Steps for submitting a pull request:
 
-1. **ALL** pull requests should be made against the `dev` branch!
-2. Take a look at [CONTRIBUTING.MD](https://github.com/vimwiki/vimwiki/blob/dev/CONTRIBUTING.md)
-3. Reference any related issues.
-4. Provide a description of the proposed changes and any testing that was done.
-5. Make sure to update the documentation in `doc/vimwiki.txt` if applicable
-   including the Changelog and Contributors sections.
-
--->
+- [ ] **ALL** pull requests should be made against the `dev` branch!
+- [ ] Take a look at [CONTRIBUTING.MD](https://github.com/vimwiki/vimwiki/blob/dev/CONTRIBUTING.md)
+- [ ] Reference any related issues.
+- [ ] Provide a description of the proposed changes.
+- [ ] PRs must pass Vint tests and add new Vader tests as applicable.
+- [ ] Make sure to update the documentation in `doc/vimwiki.txt` if applicable,
+      including the Changelog and Contributors sections.