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-# Description
-
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-If your changes are extensive, you can provide a brief description here and list more detailed changes below.
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+## Description
 
-## Changes
-
-<!--
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-- Share any important highlights regarding your changes, such as screenshots, code snippets, or formatting.
+If your changes are extensive:
+- Uncomment this heading and provide a brief description here.
+- List more detailed changes below under the changes heading.
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 ## Why
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   - For more information, see [Linking a pull request to an issue using a keyword](https://docs.github.com/issues/tracking-your-work-with-issues/linking-a-pull-request-to-an-issue#linking-a-pull-request-to-an-issue-using-a-keyword).
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-Closes #[Issue Number]
+- Closes #[Issue Number]
+
+## Changes
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