diff --git a/gitmessage b/gitmessage
index 2e283ef..d454b3c 100644
--- a/gitmessage
+++ b/gitmessage
@@ -17,3 +17,5 @@
 # * Are there any side effects or dependencies?
 #
 # The footer should contain a closing reference or issue link, if any.
+#
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------