> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://infinitybot.gitbook.io/infinitybot-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://infinitybot.gitbook.io/infinitybot-docs/automatic-moderation/automod-dashboard-manager/common-swear-words.md).

# Common Swear Words

The common swear words rule will block commonly used swear words. You can learn how to enable it with the steps below. 

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### Decide What Rule You Want To Create

First of all, you will have to decide what rule you want to create. You can do so [here](/infinitybot-docs/automatic-moderation/automod-dashboard-manager.md#decide-what-rule-you-want-to-create).
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Enable the Rule

Then, you will need to enable the `Block Commonly Flagged Words` rule, you can do so by toggling the toggle switch of the correct rule. 

<figure><img src="https://2255898787-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FZqXmdaTQZknKkvcG0Uxz%2Fuploads%2FFq2YXbIqFveycpeoXAQr%2Fezgif-7486a559fb7065.gif?alt=media&amp;token=a3c6aea5-73b9-4782-a284-1f9f7447cd57" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Configure Whitelisted Words

You can also add whitelisted words. Everyone in your server will be able to use these words.&#x20;

<figure><img src="https://2255898787-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FZqXmdaTQZknKkvcG0Uxz%2Fuploads%2Ffyn9AxjcdLqR9s1fDGgk%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=63114056-3163-4183-9aab-54acd1978c1b" alt="" width="316"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Configure Targets

You will now be able to enable target key words. You can choose from:

* **Severe Profanity**, forms of swearing or cursing.
* **Sexual Content**, terms that refer to sexually explicit behaviour or activity
* **Insults & Slurs**, personally insulting terms and terms that may be considered hate speech

<figure><img src="https://2255898787-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FZqXmdaTQZknKkvcG0Uxz%2Fuploads%2FS55EVJFcSdNj7J2EYJ2c%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=86237f39-e9b5-4903-8dc5-c7dfe71bc562" alt="" width="234"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Configure Actions

Now you can set up the actions you want Discord to take when a message gets blocked.&#x20;

<figure><img src="https://2255898787-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FZqXmdaTQZknKkvcG0Uxz%2Fuploads%2FxK9p3BlrgDRdSn3lAkc7%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=fc389465-bd01-470f-8c0b-e25da0b423b6" alt="" width="304"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

#### When rule is triggered

In this menu you can select what you want Discord to do when a message triggers this AutoMod rule. You can choose from:

* **Block Message**, this will block the message from being send in your server.
* **Send alert**, this will flag the message for review by one of your moderators.
* **Timeout Member**, this will timeout the member, which will block them from sending any messages in your server.&#x20;

#### Alert Channel

In this menu you can select the channel where you want AutoMod actions to be logged. Make sure this is a moderator-only channel!

<figure><img src="https://2255898787-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FZqXmdaTQZknKkvcG0Uxz%2Fuploads%2FeJLuYqMBvye5Zt64wnip%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=2206bf78-aecf-4529-b882-9c10dde9baa1" alt=""><figcaption><p>An example AutoMod log</p></figcaption></figure>
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Configure Exemptions

Now you can select channels, categorys and roles that you want the AutoMod rule to ignore. Users with these roles or in these channels can bypass this rule.&#x20;

<figure><img src="https://2255898787-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FZqXmdaTQZknKkvcG0Uxz%2Fuploads%2Fch41TXw06Y2UsayXzlvF%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=bd0e2cde-0f9b-49ca-a141-1a00cce0c9cc" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="success" icon="lightbulb-on" %}
Both actions and exemptions can be configured as [default settings](/infinitybot-docs/automatic-moderation/automod-dashboard-manager/automod-settings.md#default-settings). This way, they will be the same for all AutoMod rules in your server.&#x20;
{% endhint %}
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

***

#### [Back to main AutoMod Dashboard page](/infinitybot-docs/automatic-moderation/automod-dashboard-manager.md)