diff --git a/.github/config.yml b/.github/config.yml
index e00694a864..04e92f6e6f 100644
--- a/.github/config.yml
+++ b/.github/config.yml
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 # Comment to be posted on PRs from first-time contributors in your repository
-newPRWelcomeComment: >
+newPRWelcomeComment: |
   Thank you for opening this pull request! 🙌
 
   These tips will help get your PR across the finish line:
diff --git a/boilerplate/flyte/welcome_bot/config.yml b/boilerplate/flyte/welcome_bot/config.yml
index e00694a864..04e92f6e6f 100644
--- a/boilerplate/flyte/welcome_bot/config.yml
+++ b/boilerplate/flyte/welcome_bot/config.yml
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 # Comment to be posted on PRs from first-time contributors in your repository
-newPRWelcomeComment: >
+newPRWelcomeComment: |
   Thank you for opening this pull request! 🙌
 
   These tips will help get your PR across the finish line: