diff --git a/.github/issue_template.md b/.github/issue_template.md
index ddc0501..bda463f 100644
--- a/.github/issue_template.md
+++ b/.github/issue_template.md
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-# Issue Checks
+<!--
 
 Prior to submitting a new issue make sure to complete these steps:
 
@@ -8,4 +8,4 @@ Prior to submitting a new issue make sure to complete these steps:
 3. Provide a detailed description of the problem including **steps to reproduce the issue**.
 4. Include the output of `:VimwikiShowVersion`.
 
-**DELETE THIS TEMPLATE TEXT PRIOR TO SUBMITTING THE ISSUE**
+-->
diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
index 256df18..04c5df0 100644
--- a/.github/pull_request_template.md
+++ b/.github/pull_request_template.md
@@ -1,9 +1,12 @@
-# Pull Request Checks
+<!--
+
+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.
+5. Make sure to update the documentation in `doc/vimwiki.txt` if applicable
+   including the Changelog and Contributors sections.
 
-**DELETE THIS TEMPLATE TEXT PRIOR TO SUBMITTING YOUR PULL REQUEST**
+-->