diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
index 9600934675..c7d10c1724 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ Steps to reproduce the behavior. Please assume starting from a clean repository:
 If writing code, or a terminal command, use code blocks. Either an inline code block, `scons build/ALL/gem5.opt` (enclosed in two '`') or a multi-line codeblock:
 
 
-```
+```python
 int x=2;
 int y=3'
 print(x+y);
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ If possible, please include the Python configuration script used and state clear
 If applicable, add the terminal output here. If long, only include the relevant lines.
 Please put the terminal output in code blocks. I.e.:
 
-```
+```shell
 #Terminal output here#
 ```