I do want to make you aware, however, of what archivists mean when they say the word “archive.” In today’s world of Gmail and online “Archive” buttons, it’s understandable to think that “archive” means “to save something for later, even if it’s just a short amount of time.” My job is “to identify, preserve and make …

Is archive the same as save?

Unlike the archive feature which saves additional information, you are only saving the PDF file, no added information (for example email address) is saved. By selecting Save As you are able to save the PDF either locally or over the network where other users are able to access it.

Does archive mean delete?

The Archive action removes the message from view in the inbox and puts it in the All Mail area, in case you ever need it again. The Delete action moves the selected message to the Trash area, where it stays for 30 days before it is permanently deleted.

Yes, messages that are archived count towards your storage quota. Even messages in the trash and spam are counted. The only difference is that messages in the spam and trash will probably be permanently deleted within 30 days, which automatically frees up space in your account.