diff --git a/teps/tools/tep-template.md.template b/teps/tools/tep-template.md.template
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@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 
 <!--
-**Note:** When your TEP is complete, all of these comment blocks should be removed.
+**Note:** Please remove comment blocks for sections you've filled in.
+When your TEP is complete, all of these comment blocks should be removed.
 
 To get started with this template: