Archived questions keep the data that has been collected for reporting purposes, but are not displayed on the public-facing project site.
To archive a question, click the "file box" icon on the question.

Once you've archived the question, it will be condensed, and appear at the bottom of the list of active questions.

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You also have the option to archive the question from within the question's settings:

Click the Options drop down menu

Click Archive Question (show as past question)
