diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
index 0916b7816e3..2973a8bfd03 100644
--- a/.github/pull_request_template.md
+++ b/.github/pull_request_template.md
@@ -29,6 +29,8 @@ Resolves # <!-- link to issue -->
 ## Documentation needs
 - [ ] This PR requires documentation updates when merged.
 
+<!-- If checked, list / describe what needs to be documented. -->
+
 # Additional context
 
 <!-- If applicable. -->