diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
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@@ -1,10 +1,19 @@
+---
+name: Bug report
+about: Report a bug
+title: ''
+labels: type:bug
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
 <!--
 
-Note: If you are using www.overleaf.com and have a problem, 
+Note: If you are using www.overleaf.com and have a problem,
       or if you would like to request a new feature please contact
       the support team at support@overleaf.com
-      
-      This form should only be used to report bugs in the 
+
+      This form should only be used to report bugs in the
       Community Edition release of Overleaf.
 
 -->