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How do I create an alert?

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It's simple! There are two ways to create an alert:

Go to Yahoo! Alerts, sign in, and select the type of alert that you wish to create under the "Create an Alert" tab on the left side of the page. Alternatively, select the alert you wish to create from the pull-down menu on the right side of the page under the "Create an Alert" tab or the "My Alerts" tab. Click "Go" and follow the instructions.
Links to Yahoo! Alerts can be found within popular Yahoo! sites, such as Yahoo! News, Yahoo! Weather, and Yahoo! Finance. Click the appropriate Alerts link within the property and follow the instructions to create your alert.