diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
index a1e9122834b9..db5afdd094c6 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
@@ -2,8 +2,9 @@
 name: Bug report
 about: A problem found in the docs content
 title: "[Content Bug]"
-labels: ''
+labels: bug, documentation
 assignees: ''
+
 ---
 
 _Use this template for reporting bugs in the docs._
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/rfc.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/rfc.md
index de095c5e5d6e..8932945301d9 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/rfc.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/rfc.md
@@ -2,8 +2,9 @@
 name: Request for change
 about: Request a change in content/appearance/functionality
 title: "[Docs RFC]"
-labels: ''
+labels: documentation, enhancement
 assignees: ''
+
 ---
 
 # Describe change in content, appearance, or functionality