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« on: May 23, 2009, 05:07:18 PM » |
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For those having issues setting their avatar, here is a simple guide. 1. Once you login, click Profile in the title bar. (Or click this link) 2. On the left, under the Modify Profile header, click Forum Profile Information. 3. It is the top section of this page that deals with avatars: - Personalized Pictures: Click the bullet next to this statement and then choose an avatar from the list if you wish to use one of the forum's stock avatars.
- I have my own pic: Click the bullet next to this statement and enter in the full URL (Web Address) to an image that can be found on the internet which you wish to use as your avatar.
- I will upload my own picture: Click the bullet next to this statement and then click the Choose File button to upload a small image stored on your computer as your avatar.
4. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click the Change Profile button to save the changes. Enjoy! |
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« Last Edit: May 23, 2009, 05:08:04 PM by Nebelpfade »
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"A man provided with paper, pencil, and rubber, and subject to strict discipline, is in effect a universal machine."
-- Alan Mathison Turing, OBE, FRS
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« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2010, 10:13:25 PM » |
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I would like to put a photo of myself for my avatar. I have a photo saved as a Word document and as a PDF file. What do I need to do in order to upload it for my avatar? Please be very specific and step by step. I am very computer illiterate.
Thank you.
Selam
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Oh St. Gebre Menfes Kidus:
Save me Lord from the hidden snares of Satan.
Save me from the oppressor and oppression.
And drive away my enemies the hosts of the fallen devil.
Besime Ab, WeWolde, WeMenfesQidus, Ahadu Amlak, -Amen-
GEBRE MENFES KIDUS
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« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2010, 10:36:33 PM » |
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I would like to put a photo of myself for my avatar. I have a photo saved as a Word document and as a PDF file. What do I need to do in order to upload it for my avatar? Please be very specific and step by step. I am very computer illiterate.
Thank you.
Selam
To set an image as your avatar, first your have to save it as an image file. 1) Start with the Word document containing the image 2) Click on the image (that should highlight it) 3) Copy it (Control + C, or Edit, Copy) 4) Open Paint 5) Paste the image (Control + V, or Edit, Paste) 6) Save your photo, under "save as type", choose either PNG, JPG, or GIF. BMP should be the default, but the file size will be very large. 7) If you want to crop your image at all, use http://www.picresize.com/. It is really straightforward. 8) Follow 3. I will upload my own picture, from my first post. |
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« Last Edit: February 28, 2010, 10:37:17 PM by Nebelpfade »
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"A man provided with paper, pencil, and rubber, and subject to strict discipline, is in effect a universal machine."
-- Alan Mathison Turing, OBE, FRS
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« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2010, 11:01:11 PM » |
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I would like to put a photo of myself for my avatar. I have a photo saved as a Word document and as a PDF file. What do I need to do in order to upload it for my avatar? Please be very specific and step by step. I am very computer illiterate.
Thank you.
Selam
To set an image as your avatar, first your have to save it as an image file. 1) Start with the Word document containing the image 2) Click on the image (that should highlight it) 3) Copy it (Control + C, or Edit, Copy) 4) Open Paint 5) Paste the image (Control + V, or Edit, Paste) 6) Save your photo, under "save as type", choose either PNG, JPG, or GIF. BMP should be the default, but the file size will be very large. 7) If you want to crop your image at all, use http://www.picresize.com/. It is really straightforward.  Follow 3. I will upload my own picture, from my first post. OK, I can't figure out how to save the photo as type PNG, JPG, or GIF. Also, when I double click on format painter nothing happens.  Selam |
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Oh St. Gebre Menfes Kidus:
Save me Lord from the hidden snares of Satan.
Save me from the oppressor and oppression.
And drive away my enemies the hosts of the fallen devil.
Besime Ab, WeWolde, WeMenfesQidus, Ahadu Amlak, -Amen-
GEBRE MENFES KIDUS
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Nebelpfade
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« Reply #4 on: February 28, 2010, 11:04:27 PM » |
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OK, I can't figure out how to save the photo as type PNG, JPG, or GIF. Also, when I double click on format painter nothing happens. Selam Sorry, I meant Paint as in Microsoft Paint. Start Menu > All Programmes (if using Vista/7) > Accessories > Paint. |
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"A man provided with paper, pencil, and rubber, and subject to strict discipline, is in effect a universal machine."
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« Reply #5 on: February 28, 2010, 11:33:15 PM » |
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Hey, thanks a lot Nebelfade! I think I finally got it!  Selam |
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Oh St. Gebre Menfes Kidus:
Save me Lord from the hidden snares of Satan.
Save me from the oppressor and oppression.
And drive away my enemies the hosts of the fallen devil.
Besime Ab, WeWolde, WeMenfesQidus, Ahadu Amlak, -Amen-
GEBRE MENFES KIDUS
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« Reply #6 on: February 28, 2010, 11:34:25 PM » |
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Hey, thanks a lot Nebelfade! I think I finally got it! Selam Anytime! |
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"A man provided with paper, pencil, and rubber, and subject to strict discipline, is in effect a universal machine."
-- Alan Mathison Turing, OBE, FRS
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« Reply #7 on: March 01, 2010, 06:18:50 PM » |
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OK, I can't figure out how to save the photo as type PNG, JPG, or GIF. Also, when I double click on format painter nothing happens. Selam Sorry, I meant Paint as in Microsoft Paint. Start Menu > All Programmes (if using Vista/7) > Accessories > Paint. My version of Windows 7 says "All Programs." I think it must be broken. |
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