Images: Microsoft makes blogging easy

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  • WYSIWYG

    WYSIWYG

    Microsoft uses WYSIWYG to describe its Windows Live Writer beta blogging tool. Microsoft says the image on your screen will look exactly like the published version.

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • Photo editing

    Photo editing

    Windows Live Writer tries to take the mystery out of photo editing. You can insert a photo by cutting and pasting or using "Insert Picture" dialogue. After it appears in the blog, you can adjust the dimensions or apply special effects.

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • Maps

    Maps

    You can add maps to your blogs in much the same way as photos. Plus, you can change the view or add pushpins to highlight your map.

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • Writer SDK

    Writer SDK

    The Windows Live Writer SDK lets you add embedded audio or video players, images from online photo publishing sites and links from e-commerce sites.

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • Compatibility

    Compatibility

    Windows Live Writer will work with services such as Windows Live Spaces, Blogger, LiveJournal and more.

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

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Microsoft's beta version of Windows Live Writer aims to take some of the pain out of writing blogs.

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WYSIWYG

Microsoft uses WYSIWYG to describe its Windows Live Writer beta blogging tool. Microsoft says the image on your screen will look exactly like the published version.

Caption by: Bill Detwiler

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