This is a helper template used to close discussions on various Wikipedia pages.

This template can be used with:

{{Archive bottom}}

Place the {{Archive top}} or a compatible template below the header containing the discussion, then Place {{Archive bottom}} at the end of the discussion.

Some templates like {{subst:RM top}} require this template be substituted. This is done by typing the following code:

{{subst:Archive bottom}}

OR

{{subst:RM bottom}}

{{Archive top yellow}}
{{lorem ipsum}}
{{Archive bottom}}
The following discussion is closed. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page. No further edits should be made to this discussion.

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The discussion above is closed. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page. No further edits should be made to this discussion.


  • {{Collapse bottom}} – "Extended content" with a collapse box around the talk page discussion
  • {{Discussion bottom}} – "The following discussion is closed ..."
  • {{Hidden archive bottom}} – "This discussion has been closed ..." with a collapse box around the discussion