diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
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--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
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@@ -5,9 +5,9 @@ Release Notes: <!-- What comments/remarks should we include in the release notes
 
 **Types of changes**:
 <!--- What types of changes does your code introduce? Put an `x` in all the boxes that apply: -->
-- [  ] Bug fix (non-breaking change which fixes an issue)
-- [  ] New feature (non-breaking change which adds functionality)
-- [  ] Breaking change (fix or feature that would cause existing functionality to not work as expected)
+- [ ] Bug fix (non-breaking change which fixes an issue)
+- [ ] New feature (non-breaking change which adds functionality)
+- [ ] Breaking change (fix or feature that would cause existing functionality to not work as expected)
 
 **Description of the changes being introduced by the pull request**: