diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/--epic.yaml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/--epic.yaml
index 52a7341594..721459a317 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/--epic.yaml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/--epic.yaml
@@ -21,7 +21,6 @@ body:
       | ------------- | -------------- |
       | e.g. Simplify user experience  | Customer satisfaction score increases  |
       | e.g. Simplify onboarding flow  | Decrease churn rate down to 30%        |
-    render: markdown
   validations:
     required: true
 - type: markdown
@@ -32,7 +31,6 @@ body:
       | ------------- | ------------- | ------------- | ------------- |
       | e.g. Must be mobile responsive  | e.g. as a user, I want to be able to access the platform via mobile phone  | High, Low or Medium  | Content Cell  |
       | e.g. The user should be able to leave a comment | e.g as a user, I want to be able to communicate with the other members on the canvas  | High, Low or Medium  | Content Cell  |
-    render: markdown
   validations:
     required: false
 - type: markdown
@@ -43,8 +41,7 @@ body:
     placeholder: |
       - Item 1
       - Item 2
-      - Item 3 
-    render: markdown
+      - Item 3
   validations:
     required: false
 - type: input
@@ -64,6 +61,5 @@ body:
       | Accountable |  |
       | Consulted | @Nikhil-Nandagopal, @mohanarpit, @areyabhishek|
       | Informed |  |
-    render: markdown
   validations:
     required: true