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tbcHow do I change my Second Life profile

Tutorial overview

This tutorial explains how to edit your profile in Second Life.

This tutorial is rated as - 1 computer - easy to achieve

You'll need the following software - Second Life

You'll need the following hardware - See the Second Life website for minimum requirements.

Your profile is what other residents will see when they search for you or add you as a friend. By default it contains your Second Life name, registration date and details of any groups to which you belong. Follow these steps to add more information to it:

  1. Select Edit > Profile to bring up the Profile window.
  2. Enter information in the Profile window over the several tabs provided.
    Information you can add includes that about your avatar, your interests, your favourite Second Life places as well as information about you in real life (1st Life).
  3. To stop your profile appearing in searches you can uncheck the Show in search checkbox on the 2nd Life tab.
  4. Click OK to save your changes.

tbc Tutorial key

Beginner - Beginner

Easy to achieve, little or no techinical skill required. E.g. The ability to use MS office.

Intermediate - Intermediate

Already using e-learning to support teaching and learning, for example you may already have a WebCT course.

Experienced - Experienced

Well versed in the use of e-learning technologies. E.g. The ability to create interactive content or use an image manipulation package.

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