diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
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----
-name: Feature Request
-about: Suggest an idea for this project
-title: ''
-type: 'Feature'
-labels: ''
-assignees: ''
-body:
-- type: markdown
-  attributes:
-    value: |
-      Describe a feature you'd like us to add, or a change to the user interface, design, or workflow for usability. If it's not obvious, explain why this feature is awesome. Note that feature requests must be specific and measurable.
-- type: textarea
-  id: description
-  attributes:
-    label: Feature Description
----
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml
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+name: Feature Request
+description: Suggest an idea for this project
+type: Feature
+body:
+- type: textarea
+  attributes:
+    label: Feature Description
+    placeholder: "Describe a feature you'd like us to add. If it's not obvious, explain why this feature is awesome. Note that feature requests must be specific and measurable."