diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature-request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature-request.md
index 18307f4f..806b2bdf 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature-request.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature-request.md
@@ -1,17 +1,15 @@
 ---
 name: feature request
 about: suggest a feature for cobalt
-title: ''
+title: '[short feature request description]'
 labels: feature request
 assignees: ''
 
 ---
 
-**describe the feature you'd like to see**
-a clear and concise description of what you want to happen.
+### describe the feature you'd like to see
+clear and concise description of the feature you want to see in cobalt.
 
-**describe alternatives you've considered**
-a clear and concise description of any alternative solutions or features you've considered.
-
-**additional context**
-add any other context or screenshots about the feature request here.
+### additional context
+if applicable, add any other context or screenshots related to the feature request here.  
+if not, remove this section.