Template:Archive/Documentation

Purpose
This template used as a notice that explains archived talk pages. It lets other users know that the archive is only for history and provides a link to the current talk page.

Usage
To use this template, type:

Together, the options "Page Name" and "Name Space" are used if you would like the archive template to link to another talk page other than the article's talk page. If the article is just a normal article or is on a subpage, then only  needs to be typed. Note that linking to an article (on the main namespace) cannot be done as one would expect by typing "main" or leaving it empty, however one usually wouldn't be doing that.

When using this template, put it at the very first line of the page, separated by a blank line before the messages start. If other templates are used on the page, separate them with a space from the Archive template as well. For example:

Lorem Ipsum
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. ~

Examples
The following pages illustrate the capabilities of the template: On the link page:
 * links to Talk:Ikana.
 * links to Talk:Princess Zelda.
 * links to Help:Templates.
 * links to Category Talk:Ikana.

On the Community:Great Deku Tree page,
 * links to Community Talk:Great Deku Tree.
 * links to Community Talk:NintendoWiki.
 * links to Talk:Ikana.
 * links to Talk:Great Deku Tree.

See also the pages that use it for reference: