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==[[Image:Admin mop.PNG|25px| ]]How to block==

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The blocking form can seem complicated at first with all of its checkboxes and options; however, once you understand what these options do, it is easy to determine which are needed and which aren't. Below is a step by step guide on how to make blocks to different groups of users. Follow the instructions through and then '''block''' the users as the guide says.

:'''yesYes, it's fine for you to block [[User:ThisIsaTest]], [[User:192.0.2.16]] and [[User:Keegagan]] ''!!'''''

::'''''Note:''''' ''<span style="background:#fff990">PleaseAfter you are done, please make sure to unblock the users/IPs that you have test-blocked whenand you'reremoved donethe block messages from their talk page so that these steps may be repeated by the next Admin.</span>''

==[[File:Admin mop.PNG|25px|link=]]User blocks/unblocks==