diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_issue.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_issue.md
index 294265f..d8825ed 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_issue.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_issue.md
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ Instructions:
  * Use the 'preview' function above this text box to verify formatting before submitting
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-**Target branch:** <!-- e.g. develop, release-0.17.x -->
+**Target branch:** <!-- e.g. develop, release-v0.17.x -->
 
 ## Observed behavior
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diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/enhancement_issue.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/enhancement_issue.md
index ff25fc6..3e86eba 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/enhancement_issue.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/enhancement_issue.md
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ Instructions:
 
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-**Target branch:** <!-- e.g. develop, release-0.17.x -->
+**Target branch:** <!-- e.g. develop, release-v0.17.x -->
 
 ## Current behavior
 <!-- Briefly describe the current behavior; you may include screenshots, code, and notes -->
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/technical_task_issue.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/technical_task_issue.md
index 18d4697..0fec76d 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/technical_task_issue.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/technical_task_issue.md
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ Keep it brief - a few sentences.
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 **Complexity:** Low | Medium | High
-**Target branch:** <!-- e.g. develop, release-0.17.x -->
+**Target branch:** <!-- e.g. develop, release-v0.17.x -->
 
 ### Context