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 *Replace this paragraph with a description of what this PR is changing or adding, and why. Consider including before/after screenshots.*
 
-*List which issues are fixed by this PR. You must list at least one issue.*
+*List which issues are fixed by this PR. You must list at least one issue. An issue is not required if the PR fixes something trivial like a typo.*
 
 *If you had to change anything in the [flutter/tests] repo, include a link to the migration guide as per the [breaking change policy].*