Here is a closer look at the Yahoo Messenger web client, with features discussed numerically based on the graphic above (moving counter-clockwise):
What's Inside Yahoo Messenger for the Web
1. Availability
From this drop-down menu, users can set their availability in Yahoo Messenger's web client to reflect the amount of attention they can give to chat.
2. Contact Search
Have a large contact list? With Yahoo Messenger for the Web, users can enter their contact's Yahoo ID or name to quickly find any friend or family member on their list!
3. Contacts List
The contacts list operates much in the same way online, helping you keep tabs with friends on Yahoo, MSN/Windows Live Messenger and even mobile users.
4. Contacts Management
From this drop-down list, users can add contacts to Yahoo Messenger web client in just a few easy steps.
5. Contact List Options
Want to personalize your contact list your way for more efficient chat? Check out the options menu to choose from a number of possible settings.
6. IM Window
In Yahoo Messenger for the Web, users chat from a single IM window, with multiple chats tabbed at the top.
7. Text Field
Want to send a message? This is where you can enter your text. When you are done, simply hit the "Send" button, or press the "Enter" key on your keyboard.
8. Text/Emoticon Controls
You didn't think Yahoo Messenger for Web for leave out all the fun and personality, did you? Personalize your IMs with the popular Yahoo Messenger emoticons, and text controls, including bold, italics, a new font or text color.
9. IM Tabs
Want to switch between chats? With Yahoo Messenger web client's easy tabbing, simply click between conversations and keep up with multiple friends at once!
10. Sound Control
Need to turn off the sounds? Click the sound icon to toggle between on and off.
11. Chat History Settings
In Yahoo Messenger's web client, keeping tabs on chat history is easy with the easy-to-use log settings.
12. Sign Out
Many people use Yahoo Messenger for the Web on public computers, such as at the library or at school. Always remember to press the "Sign Out" link, and exit from your account so others cannot gain access to your contacts.
