# Question 48: What happens to a topic when it is closed?

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**Created:** [October 25, 2026, 5:00pm UTC](https://discourse.lab.geeksforgrowth.com/t/question-48-what-happens-to-a-topic-when-it-is-closed/54 "2026-10-25T17:00:29Z")\
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What happens to a topic when it is closed?

Asking because I could not find it in the settings, and I would rather not guess. Seeded topic 48.

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**Post date:** [October 28, 2026, 12:42am UTC](https://discourse.lab.geeksforgrowth.com/t/question-48-what-happens-to-a-topic-when-it-is-closed/54/2 "2026-10-28T00:42:55Z")

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When a topic is closed, no new replies can be added, but the topic remains visible. It can be reopened by a moderator or admin.