diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
index f00c964..81e4096 100644
--- a/.github/pull_request_template.md
+++ b/.github/pull_request_template.md
@@ -8,12 +8,13 @@ Provide a concise summary of the motivation and the driving force behind this ch
 <!-- WIP: Some teams are experimenting with this section. Fee free to remove. -->
 _[Replace this with a description of the risk, if any, and how the change will be deployed.]_
 
-- [ ] Big/complex change?
-- [ ] Big splash zone?
-- [ ] High stakes if errors occur?
-- [ ] Low confidence?
-- [ ] Not hidden by feature flag?
-- [ ] Negligible risk!
+<!-- remove any that do not apply -->
+- ✅ Big/complex change
+- ✅ Big splash zone
+- ✅ High stakes if errors occur
+- ✅ Low confidence
+- ✅ Not hidden by feature flag
+- ✅ Negligible risk!
 
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