diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
index 47d6ce712..5b5f4af2d 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
@@ -17,34 +17,32 @@ about: Doom might be misbehaving
 
 
 **Additional details:**
-- Include a link to your private config
+<!--
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 - Include screenshots/casts of your issue
-- If you mention key sequences, include what commands they're bound to (use `SPC
-  h k KEY` or `C-h h k KEY` to inspect keys).
+- Replace key sequences in your steps to reproduce, use commands
 - Include any warnings or errors logged to \*Messages\* (use `M-x
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+
 **Steps to reproduce:**
 1. Select these example steps,
 2. Delete them,
-3. And replace them with precise steps to reproduce your issue.
-4. Include code samples and keybinds.
+3. Replace them with precise steps to reproduce your issue.
+4. Include code samples, keybinds, and commands.
 5. Please don't skimp on details.
-6. Then fill in "system information" below or this issue will be immediately
-   deleted.
+6. Then fill in "system information" below or this issue will be deleted.
 
 
 **System information:**
 <!--
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+  2. Paste it into pastebin.com,
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