button in the Chat window. Method 2: Block the contact from chat using the Messenger Options menu<...

Please note that using settings such as " Ignore anyone who is not in my Yahoo! Contacts"

Additional Notes: Ignoring people will not block incoming add to contact list requests.Messenger for Mac

If you don't want to receive any messages from a contact you deleted, put then on your ignore list. To find out more about ignoring someone , click How do IMessenger for Mac

Remove the contact from your Messenger List Ignore the contact Please Remember:

button. Select the name of the contact you would like to remove from your Ignore List.Messenger 11.5 | Messenger 11 | Messenger 10 and earlier | Messenger for Mac | Messenger Mobile

To learn about the different options you have for protecting yourself from unwanted contacts , select your Yahoo! Messenger version below:

Learn about precautions for shared photos (or "images") and "blind" invites. In addition, access information about protecting yourself from unwanted contactsMessenger 11.5 | Messenger 11 | Messenger 10 and earlier | Messenger for Mac

When you ignore a contact , you always appear to be offline to the contactMessenger 11.5 | Messenger 11 | Messenger 10 and earlier | Messenger for Mac

When you ignore a contact , you always appear to be offline to the contactMessenger 11.5 | Messenger 11 | Messenger 10 and earlier | Messenger for Mac | Messenger Mobile