- 1). Log in to the Skype instant messaging program using your login email address and password.
- 2). Click the name or names of the people with whom you want to begin an instant message chat to bring up a chat window.
- 3). Type the message you want to send until you arrive at the point you wish to insert a personalized emoticon.
- 4). Type in one of the following emoticon codes, with the parentheses included:
(bandit) for a bandit smiley.
(headbang)(banghead) for a smiley banging its head into a brick wall.
(bug) for a bug cartoon image.
(rock) for a smiley with a rock and roll symbol in front of it.
(smoking)(smoke)(ci) for a smiley smoking a cigar.
(tmi) for a smiley with a hand in front of its face.
(poolparty) for a tiny figure in a swimsuit.
(drunk) for a smiley with an inebriated appearance. - 5). Continue typing your message until it is complete, then click "Send." The personalized emoticon will appear to the recipients immediately, along with the message.
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