diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/issue_template.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/issue_template.md
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--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/issue_template.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/issue_template.md
@@ -13,8 +13,9 @@ assignees: ''
 - [ ] Report a technical problem with the documentation
 - [ ] Other 
 
-**Tell us about your request.** Provide a summary of the request and all versions that are affected.
- 
+**Tell us about your request.** Provide a summary of the request.
 
+***Version:** List the OpenSearch version to which this issue applies, e.g. 2.14, 2.12--2.14, or all.
+ 
 **What other resources are available?** Provide links to related issues, POCs, steps for testing, etc.