By blocking someone, you wont receive any texts, images, or other forms of communication from them.
This is the default app for sending and receiving messages on your Mac computer.
it’s possible for you to find it in your Applications folder or by using Spotlight search.
To pop kick open the Messages app, press the Finder icon located in your Dock.
Then, navigate to the Applications folder.
Look for the Messages app icon, which resembles a speech bubble.
hit it to launch the app.
key in Messages in the search bar, and the app should appear in the results.
select it to kick off the app.
This is where youll be able to find and pick the conversation with the person you want to block.
Lets proceed to Step 2.
This can be a one-on-one conversation or a group chat.
In the left sidebar of the Messages app, youll see a list of your recent conversations.
Scroll through the list to find the conversation with the person you want to block.
Each conversation will display the participants names or group title.
To snag the conversation, simply press it.
The conversation will be highlighted, indicating that it is now the active conversation.
Once you find the desired conversation, punch it to select it.
In the following step, we will guide you through the process of accessing those options.
Lets move on to Step 3.
In the details, you will find the options to block the person.
choose this button to fire up the conversations details panel.
The details panel will provide you with a range of options and information about the selected conversation.
In the details panel, you will also find the specific option to block the person in question.
In the next step, we will guide you through the process of blocking them.
Lets proceed to Step 4.
Look for an option within this section that says Block this Caller or Block this Contact.
punch this option to initiate the blocking process.
A confirmation window will appear, asking you to confirm your decision to block the person.
This is a precautionary step to ensure that you do not accidentally block someone.
Take a moment to review the information and ensure that you are blocking the correct person.
This will immediately block the person on iMessage, preventing them from sending you any further messages.
when you land successfully blocked the person, they will not be notified of the block.
Lets proceed to Step 5.
Confirming the block will provide reassurance that the person is no longer able to send you messages.
initiate the conversation where you blocked the person and see if their messages are still visible.
If the block was successful, their messages should no longer be visible within the conversation.
Blocking is specific to your own communication with the person you have chosen to block.
In most cases, however, the block should take effect immediately and prevent the person from contacting you.
Lets proceed to that step.
In the details panel, you should now see an option labeled Unblock this Caller or Unblock this Contact.
hit this option to initiate the unblocking process.
A confirmation prompt will appear, asking you to confirm your decision to unblock the person.
This is to prevent any accidental unblocks.
Take a moment to review the information and ensure that this is the person you want to unblock.
This will lift the block and allow the person to send you messages again.
They will be able to send you messages as if the block never occurred.
Its important to consider your decision carefully before unblocking someone.
With Step 6 completed, you have successfully unblocked the person on iMessage.
Remember, blocking and unblocking can be useful features to control your messaging experience on your Mac.
Use them wisely to maintain a peaceful and comfortable communication environment.
Take advantage of these features to maintain a more enjoyable and personalized communication experience.
