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+---
+name: Bug report
+about: Bug reports or development issues
+title: ''
+labels: ''
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+**Have a question or feature suggestion? Please post on the [user forums](https://forums.ankiweb.net/) instead.**
+
+**Not 100% sure you've found a bug? Please post on the [user forums](https://forums.ankiweb.net/) instead.**
+
+Before reporting a bug, please make sure you've followed the [troubleshooting guide](https://faqs.ankiweb.net/when-problems-occur.html), and please make sure you [include as much information as possible](https://faqs.ankiweb.net/getting-help.html).