# Editing your avatar

To edit your avatar, complete the following steps:

1. Open ENGAGE.
2. On the menu screen, select your profile image in the upper-right corner of the screen, and then select **My Avatar** from the menu that appears.
3. On the avatar selection screen, in the **My Avatars** pane, use the arrow icons to move between different avatars until the avatar that you want to edit is displayed.
4. Select **Edit**.
5. In the avatar editor, select a category, and then adjust the settings as required. See the sections below for more information about each category.
6. After you have completed the customization of your avatar, select the **Leave** icon in the lower-left corner.
7. In the **Exit** prompt, select **Save & Continue** to use your new avatar, or select **Discard Changes** to revert back to your previous avatar.
8. On the avatar selection screen, select **Save & Continue** to return to the menu screen.

{% hint style="info" %}
You can select the magnifying glass icon to toggle between a close-up view of the head and a view of the whole body. You can select the body icon to toggle between high-poly and low-poly representations of your avatar. For more information, see [high-poly-and-low-poly-avatars](https://docs.engagevr.io/engage/avatars/high-poly-and-low-poly-avatars "mention").
{% endhint %}

## Clothing-type filters and color selection

When you select a clothing category, you see a panel similar to that shown in the following image:

![Clothing selection panel](https://3460182399-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwVx6bvwqEE7tD0TYOcfj%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-4f3d970652db1fbf5eddfe2d9650344be2f807ab%2Fclothing_options_fig.png?alt=media)

The icons along the top edge of the panel are clothing-type filters. If you select a filter, only clothing items that match that filter are displayed. The active filter is highlighted. To clear the active filter, select the icon again.

{% hint style="info" %}
Some filters may not display any matching items of clothing. If this happens, select a different filter or select the same filter again to clear it. Lite users have access to a limited selection of clothing. To access the full range of clothing, create a PLUS, EDUCATION, or ENTERPRISE subscription.
{% endhint %}

After you select an item of clothing, select a square in the color palette to apply that color to the clothing.

## ![](https://3460182399-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwVx6bvwqEE7tD0TYOcfj%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-16d4124318e5c7a4203b00650d9b40b8a944b214%2Fav_cat_body.png?alt=media) Body category

After you select the Body category, two subcategories appear.

* Select the Sex icon to access the setting to switch between masculine and feminine body shapes.
* Select the body icon to access settings for facial structure, skin tone, and height.

## ![](https://3460182399-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwVx6bvwqEE7tD0TYOcfj%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-bc8dbbd9236b2e3c20e0a8eb33be39a2f309b4a2%2Fav_cat_head.png?alt=media) Head category

After you select the Head category, five subcategories appear.

* Select the facial features icon to access settings for eyes, nose, and lips.
* Select the hair icon to access settings for hair and eyebrows
* Select the hats icon to choose a hat style and color.
* Select the glasses icon to choose between glasses and sunglasses, and to select a frame color.
* Select the makeup icon to access settings for lipstick, eye shadow, eyeliner, and nail polish.

{% hint style="info" %}
The avatar editor uses an **Opacity** slider for makeup, rather than an on or off toggle. Increase the **Opacity** slider until you achieve the result that you want.
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## ![](https://3460182399-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwVx6bvwqEE7tD0TYOcfj%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-e6d74d525f6868cc18c972da433939c1be52d26d%2Fav_cat_outfits.png?alt=media) Outfits category

In the Outfits category, you can choose from a range of complete outfits. If you select an outfit, it overrides the settings for tops, bottoms, and shoes.

## ![](https://3460182399-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwVx6bvwqEE7tD0TYOcfj%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-97cce0932bd8d70806e9c53d23f28c1a3083c9a9%2Fav_cat_tops.png?alt=media) Tops category

In the Tops category, you can choose from a range of tops, and then select a color.

For tops, in addition to a color you can also select an optional decal. This option adds a company logo to your top. The location, size, and number of decals varies between the different types of top.

## ![](https://3460182399-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwVx6bvwqEE7tD0TYOcfj%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-ae23e500793e1bb366439d08d75dda8c097e53cd%2Fav_cat_bottoms.png?alt=media) Bottoms category

In the Bottoms category, you can choose from a range of bottoms, and then select a color.

## ![](https://3460182399-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwVx6bvwqEE7tD0TYOcfj%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-55dd03924ff4e052874864d5d8b67f481e7e84f2%2Fav_cat_shoes.png?alt=media) Shoes category

In the Shoes category, you can choose from a range of shoes, and then select a color.