diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
index 6548a79..4f871e2 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ Here's a quick checklist that should be present in PRs:
 - [ ] Make sure to include reasonable tests for your change if necessary
 
 - [ ] Add a *news* file into the `changelog` folder, following these guidelines:
-  * Name it `$issue_id.$type` for example `588.bug`
+  * Name it `$issue_id.$type` for example `588.bugfix`
   * If you don't have an issue_id change it to the PR id after creating it
   * Ensure type is one of `removal`, `feature`, `bugfix`, `vendor`, `doc` or `trivial`
   * Make sure to use full sentences with correct case and punctuation, for example: