Working With Plug-ins
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What Are Plug-ins?
Plug-ins provide a fun and exciting way for you to explore new features while you’re using Yahoo! Messenger. While you’re instant messaging or phoning your friends with Messenger, you can also listen to music, share photos or play games with your friends. You can share and explore so much more when you install plug-ins.
There are two types of plug-ins:
Conversation plug-ins—These plug-ins, available in the IM window, allow you and your friends to share content or an activity in real time while you instant message. You can play games, doodle together, share photos, and more. For more information, see Using Conversation Plug-ins.
Note: Conversation plug-ins don’t work with Windows Live™ Messenger contacts.
Personal plug-ins—These plug-ins, available in the Messenger window, expand the content and services that you can enjoy while using Yahoo! Messenger. Get your favorite news feeds, check your calendar, and more. For more information, see Using Personal Plug-ins.
Messenger comes with these personal plug-ins already installed.
You can visit the Plug-ins Gallery to check out the latest plug-ins available.
What’s Next
To get started with plug-ins, all you have to do is install them.
Words to Know
- Instant messaging: the ability to exchange messages in real time with other people over the Internet.
- Plug-in: a software program that adds a specific feature or to another program.
- Windows Live™ Messenger: Microsoft® Windows’ free instant messaging application.