diff --git a/.env.example b/.env.example
index 31e464475..bb2d677ef 100644
--- a/.env.example
+++ b/.env.example
@@ -102,6 +102,9 @@ PREVIEW_DEFAULT_COVER_COLOR=#002549
 # for sending prod and dev metrics to the same place and
 # keeping them separate, for instance!
 
-OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_ENDPOINT=    # API endpoint for your provider
-OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_HEADERS=     # Any headers required, usually authentication info
-OTEL_SERVICE_NAME=              # Service name to identify your app
+# API endpoint for your provider
+OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_ENDPOINT=
+# Any headers required, usually authentication info
+OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_HEADERS=
+# Service name to identify your app
+OTEL_SERVICE_NAME=