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# Archiving Estimates

Archiving is a soft delete in PaintScout that removes estimates from your active list while keeping them accessible for reports. Archived estimates can be reactivated at any time.

## How do you archive an estimate?

1. In the estimate, click on the drop-down menu next to the send button.
2. Choose the option **Archive Estimate** from the list.
3. A banner will appear at the top of the estimate, confirming that it has been successfully archived.

<figure><img src="/files/6vgSiS15tY42rjzRLWLE" alt="Animation showing the process of archiving an estimate from the dropdown menu"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## Related articles

* [Estimate Actions](/support/estimating/creating-estimates/estimate-actions.md) — Use the action menu to copy, preview, and archive estimates.
* [Filtering the Dashboard](/support/dashboard-and-reports/dashboard-search-reporting/filtering-on-the-dashboard.md) — Narrow dashboard results by date, type, and estimator.


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