How to Get an AOL Instant Messenger Buddy Icon

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Select your icon.

   Make sure it's an ICON, not a photo because it has to be within a certain dimension.
   
   A really good site is http://expressions.aim.com/browseExpressions.jsp
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   Step 2: Open up AIM 6

   This should be indicated by a small bubble near the time display, if you are using Windows. , At the bottom of it, click on settings. , There will be a list of options on the side, so click on Expressions.
   
   It's the 7th one down.
   
   At the right hand top corner, your current icon/picture will appear. , On the window with your icon, click and drag the icon over the picture in the Expressions window.
   
   You will get a message telling you to make sure you aren't using copyrighted material.
   
   Click OK, and then you have your icon!,, Click on it once. , Select what you want to change.
   
   If you're uploading an icon, refer to the steps above, but there is a new option where you can crop the icon to fit.
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   Step 3: whatever.

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   Step 4: At the top

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   Step 5: click on Edit

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   Step 6: and there should be a pull-down menu.

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   Step 7: A window will pop up.

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   Step 8: Follow this step carefully.Have both the window with your selected icon open or minimized

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   Step 9: and have the Settings/Expressions window open.

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    Step 10: open aim 7.

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    Step 11: where your screen name and status message are shown

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    Step 12: there should be a large version of your current buddy icon.

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    Step 13: a small menu will appear to the left of your icon.

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