diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
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--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ We appreciate your contribution to Opteryx. Your time and effort make a differen
 
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-### **Fixes: `<issue_number_goes_here>`** 
+### **Fixes: #`<issue_number_goes_here>`** 
 Please replace `<issue_number_goes_here>` with the corresponding issue number.
 
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