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# Delete a topic
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{!admin-only.md!}
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We generally recommend against deleting topics, but there are a few
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situations in which it can be useful:
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* Clearing out test messages after setting up an organization.
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* Clearing out messages from an overly enthusiastic bot.
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* Managing abuse.
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In most other cases, [renaming a topic](/help/rename-a-topic) is often a
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better idea, or just leaving the topic as is. Deleting a topic can confuse
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users who come to the topic later via an email notification.
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Note that deleting a topic also deletes every message with that topic,
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whereas [archiving a stream](/help/archive-a-stream) does not.
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### Delete a topic
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{start_tabs}
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{tab|desktop-web}
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{!topic-actions.md!}
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1. Click **Delete topic**.
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1. Approve by clicking **Confirm**.
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{tab|mobile}
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{!topic-long-press-menu.md!}
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1. Tap **Delete topic**.
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1. Approve by tapping **DELETE TOPIC**.
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{!topic-long-press-menu-tip.md!}
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{end_tabs}
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Note that deleting all of the individual messages within a particular
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topic also deletes that topic. Structurally, topics are simply an
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attribute of messages in Zulip.
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## Related articles
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* [Edit a message](/help/edit-a-message)
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* [Delete a message](/help/delete-a-message)
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* [Archive a stream](/help/archive-a-stream)
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* [Message retention policy](/help/message-retention-policy)
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