Icons in front of web address.... HOW?

Post by **benheck** » Sat Apr 02, 2005 2:45 pm

I know they explained this on How Stuff Works one day but I've forgotten.

You know how some sites (actually, a lot these days) puts a little 10x10 (or so) icon in front of the web address in the browser bar? Well I want one! Or at least to know how to make it.

So if you know how to make it and install it, let me know. (Either here or via email benheck@charter.net) I can design it, then if a person can convert it (I know it's some weird format file) that'd be great.

And what resolution is it?

HK-47 · Post by **HK-47** » Sat Apr 02, 2005 2:48 pm

http://www.jeffs-icons.net/Favicon.html
Here you go.

JackFrost22 · Post by **JackFrost22** » Sat Apr 02, 2005 2:49 pm

I should do that for mine too

nos_slived · Post by **nos_slived** » Sat Apr 02, 2005 3:36 pm

It's not a weird file format, it's ico. favicon.ico. If you put the file on your sites home directory, it usually works, however there is a way to make sure the browser loads it:

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<LINK REL="SHORTCUT ICON" HREF="http://www.benheck.com/favicon.ico">

It will display at 16X16 max.

Post by **benheck** » Sat Apr 02, 2005 3:40 pm

Ha ha! I did it! It's a little Phoenix. Thanks, I shall now lock this thread as the problem is solved.