diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
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@@ -2,33 +2,38 @@
 name: Bug Report
 about: Create a report to help us improve
 title: ''
-labels: 'Type: Bug'
+labels: 'Status: Needs Review, Type: Bug'
 assignees: ''
 
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 - [ ] I have thoroughly read the [CSS Exercises Contributing Guide](https://github.com/thatblindgeye/css-exercises/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md)
 - [ ] The title of this issue is in `file/exercise/folder: brief description of bug` format, e.g. `01 flex center: solution files do not match desired outcome`
 
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 - [ ] If approved, I would like to be assigned this issue to work on it
 
-**Description of the Bug**
+<!-- Complete the following triage questions. The more information you are able to provide, the easier it is to determine a best course of action to resolve the bug. -->
+**1. Description of the Bug**
 <!-- A clear and concise description of what the bug is. Include any screenshots that may help show the bug in action. -->
 
-**How To Reproduce**
+
+**2. How To Reproduce**
 <!-- What steps one might need to take in order to reproduce this bug. -->
 
-**Expected Behavior**
+
+**3. Expected Behavior**
 <!-- A brief description of what you expected to happen. -->
 
-**Desktop/Device:**
+
+**4. Desktop/Device:**
  - Device: <!-- [e.g. iPhone6] -->
  - OS: <!-- [e.g. iOS] -->
- - Browser <!-- [e.g. chrome, safari] -->
- - Version <!-- [e.g. 22] -->
+ - Browser: <!-- [e.g. chrome, safari] -->
+ - Version: <!-- [e.g. 22] -->
 
-**Additional Information**
+**5. Additional Information**
 <!-- Any additional information about the bug. -->
+