Managing the Profanity List

How to create and manage a list of replacement words for a site. This list allows unwanted or profane words that are added to messages sent using the Message Center to be replaced. Note: Enter any keyboard characters into both the replaced and replacement fields. E.g. ****

Prerequisite. Profanity filters are disabled by default and therefore must be enabled on a site by a SuperUserThese users have full access to manage the settings and content of all sites with this DNN installation, including the Host site. SuperUser accounts are created using the Host > SuperUser Accounts module. in order to use this list. See "Configuring Messaging Settings for a Site"

  1. Navigate to AdminRegistered users who are members of the Administrators role. These users have full access to manage the site including adding, deleting and editing all pages and modules. Administrators also have access to the Admin pages located on the main menu. > Advanced Settings > Lists.
  2. Select the  ProfanityFilter list.

The first time managing this list

  1. Click the Edit Add button beside the blank list entry that has been added as an example and should be updated with real information.
  2. In the Entry Text text box, enter the text to be replaced.
  3. In the Entry Value text box, enter the replacement word.
  4. Click the Save button.

Adding a filtered word

  1. Click the Add Entry button.
  2. In the Entry Text text box, enter the text to be replaced.
  3. In the Entry Value text box, enter the replacement word.
  4. Click the Save button.

Editing a filtered word

  1. Click the Edit Add button beside the list entry called "FindThisText". This list entry has been added as an example and should be updated with real information.
  2. In the Entry Text text box, enter the text to be replaced.
  3. In the Entry Value text box, enter the replacement word.
  4. Click the Save button.

Deleting a filtered word

  1. Click the Delete Edit button beside the entry to be deleted and click the OK button to confirm

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