How do I use a picture instead of my avatar for chat?

On my chat picture I cant find how to use my real pic instead of an avatar?

• How do i change it to a real picture of me??It show a real picture of me in my email but not when i chat

• Answer:

  For a custom avatar, including pictures or others start here: http://profile.yahoo.com * Download a JPG image(s) and save to your computer (by right-clicking and Save as ...) * File it where you will remember the location. (Desktop is easiest at first.) * Select the image you want to use, using Browse for files ... and open (save) it. Yahoo has set tight restrictions on the size of files allowed (square, -5 MB) Be certain any photo is brightly lit, and a close-up. FOR Messenger, click: - your current avatar or name, select ‘Share my Picture'’ next to your avatar. - click the suggested pictures box, browse your files, highlight and open the file, OK. P.S.: Mine also shows up in the main Messenger program, because I used another technique. Open the Messenger, click Messenger tab > My Display Image > Share My Avatar. You could also use a picture here. BONUS: The avatar will also appear in your Yahoo Mail too.