diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/new-alternative.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/new-alternative.md
index e9b01c8..158a631 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/new-alternative.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/new-alternative.md
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ assignees: ''
 
 [//]: # ( Fill out to the best of your ability.  )
 [//]: # ( If an item is not applicable, such as HTTPS for an App, feel free to leave it blank. )
-[//]: # ( Mark off checkbox items by putting an x in between the [ ] )
+[//]: # ( Mark off checkbox items by putting an x in between the [ ] without spaces, i.e. `[x]` )
 
 ### Checklist