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DID YOU KNOW THAT...
YOU CAN MAKE
USER-CREATED
BUDDY ICONS?

Everyone is doing it. Here are step-by-step instructions on how to add and create your own buddy icon. Get out there and be weird.
 
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STEP 1:
GO TO SETTINGS

 
Edit Settings Menu On the Buddy List® window, click on the "Edit" menu item. Select the "Settings" menu drop-down item.

STEP 2:
SELECT EXPRESSIONS

 
Selecting Expressions In the "Settings" preferences, select the "Expressions" tab.

STEP 3:
FIND & SELECT YOUR ICON

 
Change the Preference In the "Settings" preferences, select the "Expressions" tab.
 
In the Expressions preferences, click on the "Browse" link.
 
Select your icon with the "Select A Buddy Icon" tool. Keep in mind that your buddy icon needs to be 48 x 48 pixels and no more than 7K size.
 
Click on the "Save" button.
 
That's it! You're now ready to roll with your own customized buddy icon!