How to Make Blinking Text Icons for AIM
AIM is an instant messenger chat program that allows you to connect to other users in private or group chats. Each user can upload a buddy icon to represent his AIM account to other online users. Some users like to upload animated icons, such as icons with blinking text. You can create blinking icons from pre-existing images using online icon creators.
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Instructions
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PimpMyIcon.com
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Go to the PimpMyIcon.com website and select the "Flashing Text Icon" maker.
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Type your text in the "Message" text box.
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Select a font, font color and background color from the drop-down menus.
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Choose an animation speed from the "Speed" drop-down menu.
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Click the "Preview" button.
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Click "Finalize Icon," then select which version you want to use. If you fill out an online survey, you can get the icon without the ad. Otherwise, your icon will include a site ad in the animation.
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Right-click the completed icon and save it to your computer. You can now use this icon for your AIM account.
MyTheme.com
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Go to the MyTheme.com animated AIM icon maker website.
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Click the "Browse" button to browse your computer for an image of the text that you would like to use.
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Repeat this process, adding more frames of text. If you add blank images between the frames of text, this will give the appearance of a blinking animation.
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Choose the animation speed from the drop-down menu.
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Click "Upload Icon" to view your finished animated icon.
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Right-click the completed icon and save it to your computer. You can now use this icon for your AIM account.
CreateAGif.net
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Go to the CreateAGif.net website.
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Click the "Browse" button to browse your computer to add frames of text. If you add blank images between the text, this will give the appearance of a blinking animation.
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Click the "Add More Pictures" button if you need to make the animation longer.
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Select the smallest icon size and choose your animation speed from the drop-down menu.
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Click the "Create" button to view your animated icon.
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Right-click the completed icon and save it to your computer. You can now use this icon for your AIM account.
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