Using emoticons and smileys is a quick, easy way to emphasize sentiment in writing, whether it is in emails, instant messages, forums or social networking sites. If you have never added anything to your text or messages in MSN Messenger, you may not know what these terms mean. Although there is a difference between them, the terms are often used interchangeably, but the sentiment is understood.
Download FREE Emoticons and Smileys here!
A smiley is a small circle, often yellow, with a stylized face that can be either animated or non-animated. You can choose from many different options, a smiling face or grin to a frown or grimace. They can be animated and or 3d and are available on many platforms, from MSN and Yahoo to AOL.
An emoticon is a combination of the words “emotion” and “icon.” Originally created for Microsoft products such as Windows Live Messenger 2009, these tiny icons do not just express happy, sad or angry. They are created for a plethora of emotions. They are available in many colors and themes to help users personalize their online communications. Not only do they emote effectively, they are often animated. This means they may bounce, dance or otherwise move on the screen. Although there are many available for free, some of the best can be purchased. These cute little animations can be charming, wacky or just plain funny.
Comments