diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml
index e0da724..a95857a 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml
@@ -6,7 +6,9 @@ body:
   - type: markdown
     attributes:
       value: |
-        **Before** reporting an issue, make sure to search [existing issues](https://github.com/folke/lazy.nvim/issues).
+        **Before** reporting an issue, make sure to
+        read the [documentation](https://github.com/folke/lazy.nvim) and
+        search [existing issues](https://github.com/folke/lazy.nvim/issues).
         Usage questions such as ***"How do I...?"*** belong in [Discussions](https://github.com/folke/lazy.nvim/discussions) and will be closed.
   - type: checkboxes
     attributes: