From 3e3120e98211f1937da69fa6e7fff6d5b7148f53 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Demitrius Nelon <denelon@microsoft.com>
Date: Sun, 3 May 2026 20:50:58 -0700
Subject: [PATCH] Standardize PR template with emoji sections and issue types

Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
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 .github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md | 26 +++++++++++++++++++++-----
 1 file changed, 21 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-)

diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
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--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
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@@ -1,7 +1,23 @@
-<!-- To check a checkbox place an "x" between the brackets. e.g: [x] -->
+## 📖 Description
+<!-- Describe what this PR changes, why, and any limitations. -->
 
-- [ ] I have signed the [Contributor License Agreement](https://cla.opensource.microsoft.com/microsoft/winget-pkgs).
-- [ ] I have updated the [Release Notes](../doc/ReleaseNotes.md).
-- [ ] This pull request is related to an issue.
+## 🔗 References
+<!-- Link related issues, PRs, or docs. Use "Resolves #1234" to auto-close. -->
 
------
+## 🔍 Validation
+<!-- How did you test? List manual steps or note automated test coverage. -->
+
+## ✅ Checklist
+<!-- Place an "x" between the brackets to check an item. e.g: [x] -->
+
+- [ ] Signed the [Contributor License Agreement](https://cla.opensource.microsoft.com)
+- [ ] Linked to an issue
+- [ ] Updated [Release Notes](../doc/ReleaseNotes.md) (if applicable)
+- [ ] Updated documentation (if applicable)
+- [ ] Updated [Copilot instructions](.github/copilot-instructions.md) (if build, architecture, or conventions changed)
+
+## 📋 Issue Type
+<!-- Select the type that best describes this PR -->
+- [ ] Bug fix
+- [ ] Feature
+- [ ] Task