How to Make MSN Emotions Larger

Various emoticons expressing emotions.

MSN Messenger, now updated as Windows Live Messenger, was an instant messaging application developed by Microsoft. Users could send text, images and emoticons to friends on their contact list. Emoticons, also known as "smilies," are small graphics--usually depicting faces--that express emotion. Emoticons can show a smiling face, a winking face and various other expressions. If you are still using MSN Messenger you can increase the size of your emoticons in the same way you adjust the size of your text.

Instructions

1. Sign-in to MSN Messenger.

2. Start a new chat with one of your friends by double-clicking their name in your contacts list.

3. Enter your text, including emoticons, as normal.

4. Click and drag your mouse over the emoticon to select it.

5. Click the icon of the letter "A" above the text box to access the font menu. Increase the size of the font to make the emoticon larger.

6. Send your instant message as normal.

Tips & Warnings

• Using some versions of MSN Messenger, you can change font size by clicking a drop-down menu within the chat window. Use it to select a larger font size than your text to increase the size of your emoticon.

• Some versions of MSN Messenger can handle emoticons up to 50x50 pixels wide. Older versions may have to re-size emoticons to display them correctly.

References

• Zion Software: Image of the MSN Messenger Chat Window
• Zef: Alternative MSN Chat Window
• MSN: Change the Appearance of Your Message Text
• MSN: Why Can't My Contacts See My Emoticons?