How to Block Wikimedia Foundation Banner Ads on Foundation Projects

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: If you use FireFox web browser: Install the Adblock Plus add-on: Tools -> Add-ons -> Search for Adblock Plus

   Add a custom filter to Adblock Plus: shift-ctrl-E (shift-command-E on Mac OSX)
   -> add filter button
   -> /centralnotice/* and click OK.
   
   If you are using Wikimedia's secure servers, add this custom filter to Adblock Plus: shift-ctrl-E (shift-command-E on Mac OSX)
   -> add filter button
   -> /Special:
   NoticeText/* and click OK.
   
   As a temporary work around, try Special:
   BannerController/
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   Step 2: click "add to FireFox" button.

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   Step 3: If you have an account on a Wikimedia Foundation website:] Make the banners invisible by adding this line to your special:mypage/skin.css page replacing skin with the name of your skin (usually vector or monobook):<br /><br /><pre>#centralNotice {display:none !important;}

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