diff --git a/.gitea/issue_template/bug_template.yaml b/.gitea/issue_template/bug_template.yaml
index d1ef8aef..4db8d109 100644
--- a/.gitea/issue_template/bug_template.yaml
+++ b/.gitea/issue_template/bug_template.yaml
@@ -1,6 +1,8 @@
 name: "Bug or question/support"
 about: "For filing a bug or getting support"
 body:
+  - type: markdown
+    value:
   - type: textarea
     id: problem
     attributes:
diff --git a/.gitea/issue_template/feature_template.yaml b/.gitea/issue_template/feature_template.yaml
index ac4c38f5..5e6f1b5d 100644
--- a/.gitea/issue_template/feature_template.yaml
+++ b/.gitea/issue_template/feature_template.yaml
@@ -1,6 +1,8 @@
 name: "Feature"
 about: "For filing a feature request or idea"
 body:
+  - type: markdown
+    value:
   - type: textarea
     id: request
     attributes: