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# Exclude or Include by authors (users)

`Advanced Options -> Exclude results` panel

![](http://i.imgur.com/ZewRzJF.png)

1. Open up the `Advanced Options -> Exclude results` panel and scroll down.
2. Select the *Operation* (Exclude or Include)
3. Use the input to search for users or use the pre-defined values
4. Drag and drop the desired users from the left to the right side of the box
5. Save the options, done