diff --git a/.github/workflows/close_issue.yml b/.github/workflows/close_issue.yml
index 3bd3a0499..448fcd43a 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/close_issue.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/close_issue.yml
@@ -24,10 +24,7 @@ jobs:
           days-before-stale: 60
           days-before-close: 0
           only-issue-labels: ""
-          exempt-issue-labels: |
-            bug
-            enhancement
-            keep
+          exempt-issue-labels: bug,enhancement,keep
           close-issue-message: >
             This page has been automatically closed since there has not been any recent activity. If you are still experiencing a similar issue, please open a new issue with additional information about the issue.
           operations-per-run: 100