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 ## Types of changes
 
-<!--- What types of changes does your code introduce? Put an `x` in all the boxes that apply: -->
+<!--- What types of changes does your code introduce? Uncomment all the bullets that apply: -->
 
-*   [ ] Bug fix (non-breaking change which fixes an issue)
-*   [ ] New feature (non-breaking change which adds functionality)
-*   [ ] Breaking change (fix or feature that would cause existing functionality to change)
+<!-- * Bug fix (non-breaking change which fixes an issue) -->
+
+<!-- * New feature (non-breaking change which adds functionality) -->
+
+<!-- * Breaking change (fix or feature that would cause existing functionality to change) -->
 
 ## Checklist: