diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
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@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 
 Release Notes:
 
-- Added/Fixed/Improved ... ([#<public_issue_number_if_exists>](https://github.com/zed-industries/zed/issues/<public_issue_number_if_exists>)).
+- Added/Fixed/Improved ... ([#NNNNN](https://github.com/zed-industries/zed/issues/NNNNN)).
 
 Optionally, include screenshots / media showcasing your addition that can be included in the release notes.