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@@ -7,23 +7,35 @@ assignees: ''
 ---
 
 **Describe the bug**
+
+Give the bug a good title.
+
 Please provide a clear and concise description of what you expected to happen
-and what actually happened.
+and what actually happened, and follow the steps below.
 
 **How to Reproduce**
-Include the exact steps of what you were doing (commands executed etc.). Include
-any relevant logs and outputs. Best start with `emacs -Q` and a minimal `mu4e` setup.
 
-If this is about a specific (kind of) message, attach an example message. (Open
-the message, press `.` (`mu4e-view-raw-message`), then `C-x C-w` and attach.
-Anonymize as needed, all that matters is that the issue still reproduces.
+Include the exact steps of what you were doing (commands executed etc.). Include
+any relevant logs and outputs:
+
+- Best start from `emacs -Q`, and load a minimal `mu4e` setup; describe the steps
+  that lead up to the bug.
+- Does the problem happen each time? Sometimes?
+- If this is about a specific (kind of) message, attach an example message.
+  (Open the message, press `.` (`mu4e-view-raw-message`), then `C-x C-w` and
+  attach. Anonymize as needed, all that matters is that the issue still
+  reproduces.
 
 **Environment**
+
 Please describe the versions of OS, Emacs, mu/mu4e etc. you are using.
 
 **Checklist**
-- [ ] you are running either an 1.8.x/1.10.x release or `master` (otherwise please upgrade)
+
+- [ ] you are running either an 1.10.x/1.12.x release or `master` (otherwise please upgrade)
 - [ ] you can reproduce the problem without 3rd party extensions (including Doom/Evil, various extensions etc.)
 - [ ] you have read all of the above
 
-Please make sure you all items in the checklist are set/met before filing the ticket. Thank you!
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+Please make sure you all items in the checklist are set/met before filing the ticket.
+
+Thank you!