Emoticon

When I type an instant message, my messages end up with emoticons as letters
instead of the alphabet letter. How can I change this. My font is set for
Times New Roman. I am using Windows Live instant messaging.
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Sistersusie

its nice thta u have note this :-( (c)

"Sistersusie" wrote:

> When I type an instant message, my messages end up with emoticons as letters
> instead of the alphabet letter. How can I change this. My font is set for
> Times New Roman. I am using Windows Live instant messaging.
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> Sistersusie