diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
index 28442cb8d..3ffe9f7d8 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ about: Create a report to help us improve OpenRefine
 ---
 
 **Describe the bug**
-A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
+<!-- A clear and concise description of what the bug is. -->
 
 **To Reproduce**
 Steps to reproduce the behavior:
@@ -15,13 +15,13 @@ Steps to reproduce the behavior:
 4. See error
 
 **Current Results**
-What results occured or were shown.
+<!-- What results occured or were shown. -->
 
 **Expected behavior**
-A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen or to show.
+<!-- A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen or to show. -->
 
 **Screenshots**
-If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your problem.
+<!-- If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your problem. -->
 
 **Desktop (please complete the following information):**
  - OS: [e.g. iOS, Windows 10, Linux, Ubuntu 18.04]
@@ -32,8 +32,8 @@ If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your problem.
  - Version [e.g. OpenRefine 3.0 Beta]
 
 **Datasets**
-If you are allowed and are OK with making your data public, it would be awesome if you can include or attach the data causing the issue or a URL pointing to where the data is.
-If you are concerned about keeping your data private, ping us on our [mailing list](https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/openrefine)
+<!-- If you are allowed and are OK with making your data public, it would be awesome if you can include or attach the data causing the issue or a URL pointing to where the data is.
+If you are concerned about keeping your data private, ping us on our [mailing list](https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/openrefine) -->
 
 **Additional context**
-Add any other context about the problem here.
+<!-- Add any other context about the problem here. -->
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
index bee4f54c3..0b4bd8e0b 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
@@ -5,13 +5,13 @@ about: Suggest an idea for OpenRefine
 ---
 
 **Is your feature request related to a problem or area of OpenRefine? Please describe.**
-A clear and concise description of what the problem is. Ex. I'm always frustrated when [...] or, It would be easier if OpenRefine did [...]
+<!-- A clear and concise description of what the problem is. Ex. I'm always frustrated when [...] or, It would be easier if OpenRefine did [...] -->
 
 **Describe the solution you'd like**
-A clear and concise description of what you want to happen.
+<!-- 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.
+<!-- 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.
+<!-- Add any other context or screenshots about the feature request here. -->