Archive 1- No date specified
This template is supposed to assist in permalink archiving.
Method 1 edit
Here is one method, easier than the second, but not as attractive.
- Confirm that {{REVISIONID}} is there and copy the ID.
- Edit the current page and in the archive box (You will need one) add:
- Before saving, remove the old talk page content.
Method 2 edit
This one will not require {{REVISIONID}}, and looks better, but has more steps.
- Remove all of your headings (including the archive box) and replace them with {{archive}} <br /><b>Archive ID</b>:{{REVISIONID}}
- Copy down the "Archive ID".
- Undo your edits- but don't save it!
- Remove all of the content of your talk page, use the template as described above.
- Fix your edit summary and save.
A benefit to permalink-based archiving is that it archives pages only when needed, such as when the page gets full. This is good for slowly-expanding pages, where a time-based archiving system is unfeasible.