# Discard Publish Item

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Product: Virto Workflow Automation Web Part
Updated: 2026-08-12


This activity removes the file from content approval with the specified comment.

![Discard Publish Item activity settings with the file and comment fields in the SharePoint Workflow Designer](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/discard_publish_item_1.png)

## **SharePoint Workflow Designer Phrase**

Discard publish of **this list item** with comment: **comment**.

**Parameters**


| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| this list item | File to unpublish. |
| comment | **Optional**. A string that contains the comment. |