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What is the Featured Deviation? How do I display a Featured Deviation on my user page?
The Featured Deviation section is for displaying one of your favourite deviations from your gallery on your user page.
To display a Featured Deviation you will need to go in to the User Page Display section of your Profile Settings. Once there, on the left hand column there will be a section entitled 'Featured Deviation' with a pull down menu. From here, select the Deviation you wish to display. Once you have selected one you are happy with, click on Update.
To change the image at a later date, simply follow the steps listed above once more.