Yahoo Messenger is a free instant messaging system provided by Yahoo Corporation.

Yahoo Messenger is similar to AIM (AOL Instant Messenger), ICQ, MSN Messenger, and Google Talk.

How to Skin Yahoo Messenger

You can personalize Yahoo Messenger by changing its skin. Changing the “skin” refers to changing the look of the Yahoo Messenger window. This is a simple process and can be completed in just a few simple steps.

Steps to Skin Yahoo Messenger

  1. Open Yahoo Messenger by double clicking on the Yahoo Messenger icon located on the desktop.
  2. After Yahoo Messenger opens, click on the “Messenger” tab located on the top left hand corner of the messenger window.
  3. Scroll down to the phrase, “Change Skin”. Click this to open up another window.
  4. In the “Change Skin” window, you will be presented with three different skins to choose from:
    • Classic
    • Indigo
    • Maverick Blue
  5. Choose the “Skin” you would like to change to and click “OK” to save your new setting.