Modify Inappropriate Words

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Municipal Websites Central includes an inappropriate word filter that prevents the use of prohibitive language in multiple areas of your website.

The Inappropriate Words list affects:

  • Activity Registrations

  • Bid Postings Plan Holders Form Submissions

  • Community Connection

  • Community Voice

  • Form Center Submissions

  • My Account Profiles and Posts

If a post, submission, or other content includes an inappropriate word, your website will prevent it from being saved and will let the user know they are using language that is not permitted. This article will show you how to modify the Inappropriate Words list through Site Properties.

Important Note:

Changes to the Inappropriate Words list take effect immediately.

Who can use this feature?

System Administrator

Instructions

  1. Sign in to your site

  2. Expand the Modules menu, click the Site Tools tab, and select the Site Properties option The Modules drop-down menu with the Site Tools and Site Properties options highlighted.

  3. Select the Inappropriate Words tab The Inappropriate Words tab within the Site Properties page.

  4. There are default words already added in the box, but more can be added or removed by clicking inside the text box The Inappropriate Words text box that can be clicked into to add or remove terms that you wish to filter on your website.

    Note:

    To add words, separate each word with a comma (words are not case-sensitive).

  5. Click Save Changes A green, rectangular Save Changes button that can be clicked to save any changes on the Site Properties page.

  6. The Inappropriate Words list has been updated