How to Make a Yahoo Avatar

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Click on the "Yahoo Avatars" Web page provided to you in the Sources section at the bottom of this article.

   The Yahoo Avatar wizard will then load. ,,,,, Your avatar's eye color can be brown, hazel, blue, or green. , A variety of different hairstyles will display on the Web page. , Your avatar will then reflect the new changes you've made within the preview window on the left. ,, You will have the option of choosing one out of over 200 different outfits for your avatar.
   
   Click on the links labeled "Tops," "Bottoms," or "Plus Sizes" below the "Apparel" tab if you want to choose individual articles of clothing for your avatar. , The Extras feature will allow you to customize your avatar with accessories such as hats, sports gear, holiday clothing, and flags. , For example, if you want your avatar to wear a costume for Halloween, click on the "Holiday and Events" category, then choose "Halloween" to browse and choose Halloween costumes. , Any changes you make will be displayed on your avatar within the preview window. , You will have the option to browse and choose one background from over 70 pages. , For example, if you enjoy spending time at the beach, choose a background such as "Beach with Smiling Sun," which will show your avatar standing on the beach. , The avatar you created will now be associated with all the applications you use through your Yahoo account, such as Yahoo Messenger.
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   Step 2: Click on "Sign In

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   Step 3: " located in the upper left corner of your Yahoo session.

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   Step 4: Enter your Yahoo ID and password

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   Step 5: then click on "Sign In."

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   Step 6: Click on the button labeled "Create your avatar now."

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   Step 7: Click on the "Appearance" tab.

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   Step 8: Click on the "Change Gender" button on the left if you want the gender of your avatar changed from male to female.

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   Step 9: Click on any shade below the "Skin Color" section to choose your avatar's skin color.

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    Step 10: Select an image from within the "Face and Eyes" section to customize the appearance of your avatar.

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    Step 11: Click on any eye color displayed to the right of your avatar's face to change its eye color.

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    Step 12: Click on the "Hairstyles" link located directly below the "Appearance" tab.

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    Step 13: Click on the hairstyle of your choice for your avatar.

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    Step 14: Click on the "Apparel" tab.

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    Step 15: Click on the outfit you'd like your avatar to wear.

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    Step 16: Click on the "Extras" tab.

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    Step 17: Click on any of the category links below the "Extras" tab to further customize your avatar.

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    Step 18: Click on any image to apply that particular accessory or article of clothing to your avatar.

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    Step 19: Click on the tab labeled "Backgrounds."

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    Step 20: Click on the background of your choice to apply the setting to your avatar.

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    Step 21: Click on the "Save Changes" button located below your avatar on the left.

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