diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
index 41d9c4cff..3574c3599 100644
--- a/.github/pull_request_template.md
+++ b/.github/pull_request_template.md
@@ -14,4 +14,5 @@ Make sure you
 
 - [ ] :book: have read the [contribution guidelines](https://github.com/mermaid-js/mermaid/blob/develop/CONTRIBUTING.md)
 - [ ] :computer: have added unit/e2e tests (if appropriate)
+- [ ] :notebook: have added documentation (if appropriate)
 - [ ] :bookmark: targeted `develop` branch