diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml
index 70bbbbcae..8103861f7 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml
@@ -1,12 +1,12 @@
 name: Feature request
 description: Suggest an idea for this project
 title: "Feature: "
-labels: [Suggestion]
+type: "Feature"
 body:
   - type: markdown
     attributes:
       value: |
-        Thank you for taking your time to fill out a feature request. Remember to fill out all fields including the title above. 
+        Thank you for taking the time to fill out a feature request. Remember to fill out all fields including the title above. 
         An issue that is not properly filled out will be closed. 
   - type: textarea
     id: description