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+name: Tidy issue template
+about: The aim of this template is to provide a structure for tidy issues.
+---
+
 Please briefly describe your problem and what output you expect. If you have a question, please don't use this form. Instead, ask on <https://stackoverflow.com/> or <https://community.rstudio.com/>.
 
 Please include a minimal reproducible example (AKA a reprex). If you've never heard of a [reprex](http://reprex.tidyverse.org/) before, start by reading <https://www.tidyverse.org/help/#reprex>.