diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
index 5d50fa05..87f3bf91 100644
--- a/.github/pull_request_template.md
+++ b/.github/pull_request_template.md
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ If you are fixing a typo or documentation, please skip these instructions.
 Otherwise please:
 
 - add a clear and descriptive title.
-- then fill in the sections below.
+- fill in the sections below.
 
 **Which problem is this pull request solving?**