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@@ -1,21 +1,17 @@
-# Summary
+Summary
+=======
+_Briefly describe what you are submitting._
 
-*Briefly describe what you are submitting.*
-
-# Checklist
-
-* \[ ] Closes #xxx
-* \[ ] I have tested my changes locally and validated that the functionality works as intended
-* \[ ] I have discussed this with core contributors already
-* \[ ] This pull request requires changes to the ROM set
-
-  * \[ ] I have opened a roms pull request - https://github.com/86Box/roms/pull/changeme/
-
-* \[ ] This pull request requires changes to the asset set
-
-  * \[ ] I have opened an assets pull request - https://github.com/86Box/assets/pull/changeme/
-
-# References
-
-*Provide links to datasheets or other documentation that helped you implement this pull request.*
+Checklist
+=========
+* [ ] Closes #xxx
+* [ ] I have tested my changes locally and validated that the functionality works as intended
+* [ ] I have discussed this with core contributors already
+* [ ] This pull request requires changes to the ROM set
+  * [ ] I have opened a roms pull request - https://github.com/86Box/roms/pull/changeme/
+* [ ] This pull request requires changes to the asset set
+  * [ ] I have opened an assets pull request - https://github.com/86Box/roms/pull/changeme/
 
+References
+==========
+_Provide links to datasheets or other documentation that helped you implement this pull request._