Way to many questions!

I just found this program last night and I LOVE IT! I've watched 4 or 5 of the tutorials but I learn alot better by doing. And i know I'm gunna have lots of questions. So, Here's the first.
How do I make an object solid? Like, is there a way to make it so the main charcter cant walk through it?
How do I make an object solid? Like, is there a way to make it so the main charcter cant walk through it?