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There are different severity levels for templates. All multi-level templates include several levels of increasing severity. The tone of these varies, from kindly, to very stern. These templates don't necessarily have to be followed in chronological order; a user may use any level of their choice; based on the severity desired. For example, the test series is test1, test2, test3, test4. The number of levels for any given template depends, on the editing actions in question.

====Multi-level templates for vandalism====

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 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 includes "Please stop".

* '''Level 4''' – Final Warning – Assumes bad faith; strong cease and desist, last warning.

* '''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.

====Multi-level templates for disruptive editing====

It is important to remember that [[WP:DISRUPT|disruptive editing]] is not [[WP:VANDAL|vandalism]]. Although it may be appropriate to warn disruptive editors, it is not appropriate to report them as vandals at [[WP:AIV|Administrator intervention against vandalism]]. Instead, you should consider the nature of the disruptive editing. If the edits relate to obvious disruption that is not properly defined as vandalism, it may be appropriate to report them to [[WP:ANI|Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents]]. If the nature of the disruptive editing appears to be a content dispute, and an editor continues to engage in such edits, after a level 3 warning; consideration can be given to reporting the matter at a [[Wikipedia:Dispute resolution#Ask for help at a relevant noticeboard|relevant noticeboard]].

* '''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 includes "Please stop" or "Stop".

====Single issue notices====

TheAside from the multi-level templates, which range from a polite pointer to the sandbox, to a stern warning that the editorthey desist immediately or face consequences. There are also single issue notices that serve to remind other editors about minor mistakes. These generally cover common editing errors, such as not leaving an edit summary. These notices are not classed as warnings and the actions they advise against almost never result in a block.

====Single issue warnings====

There are also single issue warnings. Single issue warnings generally serve to advise editors of policy breaches that; if repeated, are likely to result in a block. An example of such an act would be [[WP:Edit war|edit warring]].

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===Civility===

{{see also|Wikipedia:Please do not bite the newcomers|Wikipedia:Civility|Wikipedia:Etiquette}}

Regardless of the severity level of the template, any user warning should be a model of civility (even for the most destructive vandal). Remember than when you use a warning template, you may be seen to do so in Wikipedia's name.

===Language===

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* [[Colloquialism]]s should be avoided in all templates.

=====Block advisories=====

* Generally speaking, block advisories should appear at the end of the template text.

* It is appropriate to make reference to [[WP:Blocking policy|blocking]] in Level 3, Level 4 and Level 4im templates as well as in single issue warnings. Level 2 templates often include reference to the blocking policy but the wording is much less strong; for example, Level 2 templates often include text similar to "Continuing to edit disruptively could result in loss of editing privileges." Level 1 and single issue notices, should not include reference to the blocking policy.

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