diff --git a/plugins/woocommerce-admin/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/BUG_REPORT.md b/plugins/woocommerce-admin/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/BUG_REPORT.md
index 3f19df3d52c..0dd3ae9490e 100644
--- a/plugins/woocommerce-admin/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/BUG_REPORT.md
+++ b/plugins/woocommerce-admin/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/BUG_REPORT.md
@@ -5,35 +5,39 @@ about: Create a report to help us improve
 
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-**Describe the bug**
-A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
+### Describe the bug
+<!-- A clear and concise description of what the bug is. Please be as descriptive as possible. -->
 
-**To Reproduce**
-Steps to reproduce the behavior:
+### To Reproduce
+<!-- Describe the steps to reproduce the behavior.-->
 
-1. Go to '...'
-2. Click on '....'
-3. Scroll down to '....'
+1. Go to '…'
+2. Click on '…'
+3. Scroll down to …'
 4. See error
 
-**Expected behavior**
-A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.
+### Actual behavior:
+<!-- A clear and concise description of what actually happens. -->
 
-**Screenshots**
-If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your problem.
+### Screenshots
+<!-- If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your problem. -->
 
-**Desktop (please complete the following information):**
+### Expected behavior
+<!-- A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen. -->
+
+### Desktop (please complete the following information):
 
 * OS: [e.g. iOS]
 * Browser [e.g. chrome, safari]
 * Version [e.g. 22]
 
-**Smartphone (please complete the following information):**
+### Smartphone (please complete the following information):
 
 * Device: [e.g. iPhone6]
 * OS: [e.g. iOS8.1]
 * Browser [e.g. stock browser, safari]
 * Version [e.g. 22]
 
-**Additional context**
-Add any other context about the problem here.
+### Additional context
+<!--Any additional context or details you think might be helpful.-->
+<!--Ticket numbers/links, plugin versions, system statuses etc.-->
diff --git a/plugins/woocommerce-admin/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/FEATURE_REQUEST.md b/plugins/woocommerce-admin/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/FEATURE_REQUEST.md
index e833c800bf7..465ac97d149 100644
--- a/plugins/woocommerce-admin/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/FEATURE_REQUEST.md
+++ b/plugins/woocommerce-admin/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/FEATURE_REQUEST.md
@@ -5,16 +5,16 @@ about: Suggest an idea for this project
 
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-**Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.**
-A clear and concise description of what the problem is. Ex. I'm always frustrated when [...]
+### Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
+<!-- A clear and concise description of what the problem is. Ex. I'm always frustrated when […] -->
 
-**Describe the solution you'd like**
-A clear and concise description of what you want to happen.
+### Describe the solution you'd like
+<!-- A clear and concise description of what you want to happen. -->
 
-**Describe alternatives you've considered**
-A clear and concise description of any alternative solutions or features you've considered.
+### Describe alternatives you've considered
+<!-- A clear and concise description of any alternative solutions or features you've considered. -->
 
-**Should this be prioritized? Why?**
+### Should this be prioritized? Why?
 
-**Additional context**
-Add any other context or screenshots about the feature request here.
+### Additional context
+<!--Any additional context, screenshots, or details you think might be helpful.-->