diff --git a/.gitlab/issue_templates/Default.md b/.gitlab/issue_templates/Default.md
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 <!-- Title: Provide a concise and descriptive title for the issue incl. tool or library name -->
 
 ## Choose Your Issue Template
-<!-- Before creating an issue, please review existing issues to avoid duplicates! -->
-<!-- Select the appropriate type for your issue. If not suitable, use the sections below and contact the owners-->
-- [Bug Report Template](.gitlab/issue_templates/bug_report.md)
-- [Feature Request Template](.gitlab/issue_templates/feature_request.md)
-- [TODO Template](.gitlab/issue_templates/todo.md)
-- [Documentation Request Template](.gitlab/issue_templates/documentation_request.md)
-- [Testing Request Template](.gitlab/issue_templates/testing_request.md)
+Before creating an issue, please review existing issues to avoid duplicates!
+ALso, select the **appropriate type for your issue in the desciption drop-down**. 
+- Bug Report Template
+- Feature Request Template
+- TODO Template
+- Documentation Request Template
+- Testing Request Template
 
+If not suitable, use the sections below and contact the owners.
 ---
 
 ## Description