diff --git a/.gitea/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.yml b/.gitea/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.yml
index 8d940eb..1cb5dfd 100644
--- a/.gitea/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.yml
+++ b/.gitea/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.yml
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ body:
       description: Provide a clear description of your changes.
     validations:
       required: true
+
   - type: input
     id: related-issue
     attributes:
@@ -17,14 +18,13 @@ body:
       placeholder: "e.g., #123"
     validations:
       required: false
-  - type: input
-    id: closes-issue
+
+  - type: markdown
     attributes:
-      label: Closes Issue
-      description: Link to issue this PR closes (if applicable). Using "Closes #123" will automatically close the issue when merged.
-      placeholder: "e.g., #456"
-    validations:
-      required: false
+      value: |
+        ### Closes
+        Closes #___
+
   - type: textarea
     id: testing-instructions
     attributes: