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My Settings Question

asoutherngirl — Mon, 25 Apr 2016 16:09:24 GMT

I am trying to add an avatar and a signature to my posts. I have clicked several times on My Settings but nothing comes up. Advice for a non savvy user?

Re: My Settings Question

ChynnaBlue — Mon, 25 Apr 2016 16:17:09 GMT

I just clicked on My Settings and the correct screen comes up for me. Are you using a mobile device? It might not work with a tablet or a phone.

Click on the link in my signature and you'll find a post full of links to tutorials and directions, including one for How to add an avatar.

Re: My Settings Question

dooBdoo — Mon, 25 Apr 2016 19:41:41 GMT

@asoutherngirl, To add a signature, first choose "My Settings." Then under "Personal" choose "Personal Information." Type the signature in the "Signature" field and then be sure to click "SAVE" at the bottom of the page.

This is a screen shot of mine:

Re: My Settings Question

asoutherngirl — Mon, 25 Apr 2016 19:45:44 GMT

Thank you so much for the pointers. My problem is that absolutely nothing comes up when I click on MY Settings Everything else works. I am using my lap top.

Re: My Settings Question

dooBdoo — Mon, 25 Apr 2016 19:46:02 GMT

To add an avatar, choose "My Settings." Then select the "Avatars" tab. Then, you can choose "From Uploaded Images" if you have any in your account.

(The help text states: "These are your approved images. If you don't see any images, it means that you don't yet have any images that have been approved. If necessary, go to your My Images page (the link is on your profile page) and upload a new image. After you upload an image, you must wait until it has been approved by a moderator before you can use it as your avatar.")

Or, you can choose "Upload an Avatar" and follow the directions to upload an image from your device.

Re: My Settings Question

dooBdoo — Mon, 25 Apr 2016 19:50:44 GMT

asoutherngirl wrote:
Thank you so much for the pointers. My problem is that absolutely nothing comes up when I click on MY Settings Everything else works. I am using my lap top.

@asoutherngirl, What type of device and which browser are you using? Is all the software up-to-date? You might need to update some software, or clear browser cookies/cache/website data, or use a different browser. I'm sorry you're having problems -- it can be very frustrating.

Re: My Settings Question

ChynnaBlue — Mon, 25 Apr 2016 19:51:49 GMT

@asoutherngirl wrote:
Thank you so much for the pointers. My problem is that absolutely nothing comes up when I click on MY Settings Everything else works. I am using my lap top.

What web browser are you using? I would try another and see if the issue persists, You may also want to report the issue with more information (what operating system and browser cause the problem) in the Customer Care forum.

I use Chrome and encounter no problems.

Re: My Settings Question

asoutherngirl — Mon, 25 Apr 2016 21:06:18 GMT

again, thank you so very much to those who responded to my "dilemma". It was so kind of you to offer your tech savvy. You really impressed me! Taking computer to repair. Noticed another issue this afternoon.

Re: My Settings Question

dooBdoo — Tue, 26 Apr 2016 01:00:27 GMT

@asoutherngirl wrote:
again, thank you so very much to those who responded to my "dilemma". It was so kind of you to offer your tech savvy. You really impressed me! Taking computer to repair. Noticed another issue this afternoon.

You're welcome, @asoutherngirl. I'm sorry you're having problems, and I hope things can be fixed quickly and easily.

Re: My Settings Question

asoutherngirl — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 12:50:48 GMT

Good morning all. Repairperson coming this morning to take a look at computer. In the event he needs assistance, I have kept your suggestions. Thanks again for all of your advice. I hope the technician is as smart as you all!!

Re: My Settings Question

asoutherngirl — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 12:53:40 GMT

OH look!!!I figured out how to get the signature. Now maybe if I work on that avatar, I can dismiss the tech!

Re: My Settings Question

asoutherngirl — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 15:50:04 GMT

Hi dooBdoo. The tech came and worked on computer. He had quite a time working to get the My Settings to come up and your "map" proved quite helpful to him as he studied it to find what he was looking for (his eyesight was better than mine). Thank you again for offering your tips. How do you like my avatar. the Southern magnolia? My signature has been what I have lived by for most of my life. IT was taught to me by my grandfather who was deaf.

Re: My Settings Question

asoutherngirl — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 16:02:30 GMT

ChynnaBlue, thanks again for your suggestions and info.. The tech repaired some glitches and I will now be using Chrome.

Have a wonderful day. Hope your weather is better than ours.

Re: My Settings Question

jaxs mom — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 20:27:39 GMT

@asoutherngirl wrote:
I am trying to add an avatar and a signature to my posts. I have clicked several times on My Settings but nothing comes up. Advice for a non savvy user?

It's extremely glitchy. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. It couldn't get it to load the window to upload an avatar in the last couple weeks.

Re: My Settings Question

dooBdoo — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 21:36:18 GMT

asoutherngirl wrote:
Hi dooBdoo. The tech came and worked on computer. He had quite a time working to get the My Settings to come up and your "map" proved quite helpful to him as he studied it to find what he was looking for (his eyesight was better than mine). Thank you again for offering your tips. How do you like my avatar. the Southern magnolia? My signature has been what I have lived by for most of my life. IT was taught to me by my grandfather who was deaf.

Hi, again, @asoutherngirl! I'm so glad your tech put things right for you. You're welcome! I'm glad the posts were helpful. I've learned so much from others on these forums, and so I try to show my gratitude by offering help when I can. I love your siggy... how lovely the sentiment, and how special that it pays homage to your grandfather. The avatar is pretty! I'm a southern gal myself, and I've always thought magnolia trees and blossoms are gorgeous!