text: once upon a time i had emoticons to use when using yahoo mail they are gone now can anyone tell me how to find when in compose i could pick an e-card or background or emoticons.  now these drop down menues are empty.  i don't know why.  why? it's possible that you've clicked a small arrow or a small link that closes the emotioncons from view.  click on every tiny little think in your window and you might stumble on the expansion link again.  good luck!