I was just wondering if I could save the smilies as a gif file ONLY ON MY PC.
I don't see why you can't....
Step 1 - Show Smilies Pop Up Window
Step 2 - Right click on the Smilie of your choice
Step 3 - Save Picture As
Step 4 - Name and Save
Step 5 - Rinse and repeat as desired.
Easy done.
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