How to Make Your Own MSN Nickname
The Microsoft Network (MSN) Instant Messenger is a free IM service that lets you send instant messages to contacts and friends. People use it for fun, business or just to keep in touch. One MSN feature is that you can customize it -- you can change your icon, the messenger window backdrop or your screen name. You don't actually need to use your MSN name as your contact name -- you can replace it with a nickname. You can also add a saying or personal message to your account name.
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Instructions
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Change Your Display Name
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Open MSN Messenger.
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Go to "Tools," then "Options." A dialog box will open.
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Click "Personal." It is on the left pane of the dialog box.
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Type your nickname in the "My Display Name" field.
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Click the "OK" button. Your new nickname will appear on your account and your contacts will see it when they open their contact lists.
Add a Saying or Quote
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Open MSN Messenger.
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Click the "Type a personal message" link under your display name.
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Type in a message.
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Press "Enter." Your message will appear to your contacts when they open your contact to start a conversation.
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Tips & Warnings
If you use MSN Messenger for business, keep it professional. Some people may not share your sense of humor.
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Comments
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Prateek Jain
Jan 26, 2011
Are you posting all old content again? MSN Messenger has been discontinued long time ago, and is now rebranded as Windows Live Messenger. And this one has no display names or nicknames...huh!
