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
@@ -2,10 +2,10 @@ Checklist:
 
 <!-- Please follow this checklist and put an x in each of the boxes, like this: [x]. It will ensure that our team takes your pull request seriously. -->
 
-- [] I have read [freeCodeCamp's contribution guidelines](https://contribute.freecodecamp.org).
-- [] My pull request has a descriptive title (not a vague title like `Update index.md`)
-- [] My pull request targets the `main` branch of freeCodeCamp.
-- [] I have tested these changes either locally on my machine, or GitPod.
+- [ ] I have read [freeCodeCamp's contribution guidelines](https://contribute.freecodecamp.org).
+- [ ] My pull request has a descriptive title (not a vague title like `Update index.md`)
+- [ ] My pull request targets the `main` branch of freeCodeCamp.
+- [ ] I have tested these changes either locally on my machine, or GitPod.
 
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