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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@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
 ### Bug or feature request
 
 <!--
-Put an "x" side in the item you want to check (eg. [x]).
+Mark your choice with an "x" (eg. [x], NOT [*]).
 -->
 
 - [ ] Bug