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+## Description
+
+<!-- Briefly describe the changes made in this PR. -->
+
+Fixes #issue_number
+
+## Type of Change
+
+<!-- Remove items that don't apply. -->
+
+- [ ] Bug fix (non-breaking change which fixes an issue)
+- [ ] New feature (non-breaking change which adds functionality)
+- [ ] Breaking change (fix or feature that would cause existing functionality to not work as expected)
+- [ ] Documentation update
+- [ ] Other (please describe)
+
+## How Has This Been Tested?
+
+<!-- Please describe the tests that you ran to verify your changes. Provide instructions so we can reproduce. Please also list any relevant details for your test configuration -->
+
+- [ ] Test A
+- [ ] Test B
+
+**Test Configuration**:
+* napari version:
+* Python version:
+* Operating System:
+
+## Checklist:
+
+- [ ] My code follows the style guidelines of this project
+- [ ] I have performed a self-review of my own code
+- [ ] I have commented on my code, particularly in hard-to-understand areas
+- [ ] I have made corresponding changes to the documentation
+- [ ] My changes generate no new warnings
+- [ ] I have added tests that prove my fix is effective or that my feature works
+- [ ] New and existing unit tests pass locally with my changes
+
+## Additional Context
+
+<!-- Include any additional information about the PR here. -->
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