Need Help with Avatars

[kdmfnrk]

I want to add a custom avatar, but I can't figure out how to reduce the size of my picture. I can reduce the pixels to the minimum requirement but that doesn't reduce the file size enough. Minimum file size is 19 kb and mine is 84 kb. Can anyone tell me how to do this without any special programs other than your basic MS stuff????

 

[YellowGT40]

is it saved as a jpg?

 

[kdmfnrk]

it is saved as jpg

 

[FlorIdaho Chris]

Right click on image>open with Microsoft Office Picture Manager>Edit pictures>Resize>Save it

Shrink it until it is small enough.

 

[dbk]

Save it as a GIF, that'll shrink the hell out of it.

 

[YellowGT40]

I cant even find where to add a custom one. All I see is how to change my profile picture. I want my profile picture to be my avatar though how do I do this?