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There are 4 levels of template for editing actions that can be considered [[WP:VANDAL|vandalism]]. For editing actions that can include severe or gross examples of vandalism, a '''level 4im''' template is also included in the template series.
 
* '''Level 1''' – A notice – [[Wikipedia:Assume good faith|Assumes good faith]]. Generally includesstarts with "Welcome to Wikipedia" or some variant.
* '''Level 2''' – Caution – No faith assumption; just a note. Often starts with "Please do not..." or "Please refrain from...".
* '''Level 3''' – Warning – Assumes bad faith; cease and desist. GenerallyStarts includeswith "Please stop".
* '''Level 4''' – Final Warning – Assumes bad faith; strong cease and desist, last warning. Starts with something like "You may be blocked from editing the next time you..." in bold.
* '''Level 4im''' – Only Warning – Assumes bad faith; very strong cease and desist, first and only warning. Generally used in the case of excessive or continuous disruption from a user or specific IP.
 
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* '''Level 1''' – A notice – [[Wikipedia:Assume good faith|Assumes good faith]]. Generally includes "Welcome to Wikipedia" or some variant.
* '''Level 2''' – Caution – No faith assumption; just a note.
* '''Level 3''' – Warning – Assumes bad faith; cease and desist. Generally includesStarts with "Please stop" or "Stop".
* '''Level 4''' – Final warning – Starts with "You may be blocked from editing the next time...".
 
===Single issue notices===