How to Copy MSN Emoticons

Add expression to your instant messages and emails by adding MSN emoticons. Emoticons are symbols or text codes meant to resemble facial expressions. They're used to personalize messages. They're a fun method to express what you're feeling without typing it in words. One way to use emoticons is by copying and pasting them into messages.

Things You'll Need

• Windows Live account

Instructions

1. Sign into Windows Live Messenger. Open an instant message window and select the emoticon icon. Click an emoticon and insert it into a message. Highlight the emoticon then right-click and select "Copy." You may also press Ctrl-C to copy as well.

2. Sign into Windows Live and go to the Hotmail homepage. Click the tab that says "New" to compose a message. Click the emoticon icon and select a style. Highlight the emoticon, then right-click and select "Copy."

3. Go to the MSN Messenger website. Highlight the emoticon symbol or text code. Right-click and select "Copy."

4. Go to the All Emoticons website. Right-click on an emoticon and select "Save Image As." Go to the Windows Live Messenger window and click "Tools," then "Emoticons."

5. Click "Create." Select "Find Image" and browse for the emoticon image file. Type a keyboard shortcut for your emoticon and click "OK."

Tips & Warnings

• Right-click and select "Paste" or press Ctrl-V to paste the emoticon into a message or email.

References

• Windows Live Help
• Emoticons

Resources

• All Emoticons