diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-reports.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-reports.yml
index 2bfe3bb8..a298bc4d 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-reports.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-reports.yml
@@ -21,8 +21,8 @@ body:
     id: reproduce-steps
     attributes:
       label: Steps to reproduce
-      description: |
-        Steps to reproduce the behavior:
+      description: Steps to reproduce the behavior.
+      placeholder: |
         1. Go to '...'
         2. Click on '...'
         3. Scroll down to '...'
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
index f4f9e9a2..69b3e673 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 blank_issues_enabled: false
 contact_links:
-  - name: linutil documentation
+  - name: Linutil documentation
     url: https://chris-titus-docs.github.io/linutil-docs/
     about: check out the docs
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature-reqests.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature-reqests.yml
index 5a92c0fa..899db48c 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature-reqests.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature-reqests.yml
@@ -13,8 +13,8 @@ body:
     attributes:
       label: Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
       description: |
-        Provide a clear and concise description of the problem, if applicable. For example, "I'm always frustrated when [...]".
-      placeholder: Describe the problem or frustration you want to address.
+        Provide a clear and concise description of the problem, if applicable.
+      placeholder: I'm always frustrated when ...
   - type: textarea
     id: proposed-solution
     attributes: