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Description
 (shortcut → ) is placed at the top of a discussion, while (shortcut →  ) is placed at the bottom, to close a discussion and discourage further editing without removing it completely from the page.

Usage
This template should only be used by uninvolved editors or administrators in conjunction with the talk page guidelines and relevant advice at refactoring. It should not be used by involved parties to end a discussion over the objections of other editors.

Parameters

 * reason : for including a reason for archiving the discussion. The default is:"This discussion has been closed. Please do not modify it."


 * closer : indicates the name of the person archiving the discussion. Be sure to sign the closure statement.


 * 2 : Modifies the text that appears when the archived discussion is expanded. The default is:"This discussion has been closed. Please do not modify it."in red.

Example #5: Combinations
There are two possible combinations:


 * reason and 2 may be used in combination; or
 * closer and 2 may be used in combination.