Yahoo Messenger 9.0 is meant to come with a couple of new functions but, instead of helping fans with the application, some get them into trouble. For example, the skin support implemented in Yahoo Messenger 9.0 (in fact, it is just color themes support and was also available in older releases of the YM client) is now accessible straight from the titlebar of the program, a change that may "force" some consumers to avoid using it. That's why, from time to time, the Yahoo employees explain the major changes brought to you by Yahoo Messenger 9.0, most of the blog posts written by them being based on the feedback sent by users.

Today, Sarah Bacon, Yahoo Messenger Product Manager, reminds us of the new interface of the contact list which is now available in two flavors: detailed list and compact list.

"The detailed list mode shows larger display images for your friends, puts status messages on a separate line, and spaces out your contacts. In contrast, the compact list mode tightens up your list by putting the friend's name and status on one line, and uses small display images," Sarah Bacon explains.

Moreover, some people encounter problems when trying to access the address book because it is no longer displayed as a separate function, being included in the contact list. "Your address book is now a group in your Yahoo! Messenger contact list. Scroll down in your list - it's usually the last group. You can also use the contact search bar at the top to look somebody up in your address book," the Yahoo official added.

Yahoo Messenger 9.0 is just a beta at this time but, in case you want to download it and test the new functions it provides, you can find it straight on Softpedia, using this link.