diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
index 96ba0ae3bb..c83070d232 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -1,6 +1,8 @@
-Fixes #0000  (<=== Replace `0000` with the Issue Number)
+<!--- (Replace `0000` with the Issue Number below) --->
+Fixes #0000  
 
-Make sure these boxes are checked before your pull request (PR) is ready to be reviewed and merged. Thanks!
+
+<!---Make sure these boxes are checked before your pull request (PR) is ready to be reviewed and merged. Thanks!--->
 
 * [ ] tests pass -- look for a green checkbox ✔️ a few minutes after opening your PR -- or run tests locally with `npm run test-all`
 * [ ] code is in uniquely-named feature branch and has no merge conflicts
@@ -10,8 +12,8 @@ Make sure these boxes are checked before your pull request (PR) is ready to be r
 * [ ] Insert-step functionality is working correct as expected.
 > We're happy to help you get this ready -- don't be afraid to ask for help, and **don't be discouraged** if your tests fail at first!
 
-If tests do fail, click on the red `X` to learn why by reading the logs.
+<!---If tests do fail, click on the red `X` to learn why by reading the logs.--->
 
-Please be sure you've reviewed our contribution guidelines at https://publiclab.org/contributing-to-public-lab-software
-Please make sure to get at least two reviews before asking for merging the PR as that would make the PR more reliable on our part
-Thanks!
+<!---Please be sure you've reviewed our contribution guidelines at https://publiclab.org/contributing-to-public-lab-software--->
+<!---Please make sure to get at least two reviews before asking for merging the PR as that would make the PR more reliable on our part
+Thanks!--->