The Toolbar
Now take a look at the toolbar along the left side of the screen. From top to bottom the tools are:
Profile
This tool lets you personalize your page. You can change your avatar from the default, give yourself a byline, edit the description and search tags of your blog, set your privacy level and manage your subscriptions. A couple of new features are groups and a printable press pass.
Page Design
Create the overall look of your site by choosing one of the available themes. You can also edit your blog's title and choose a different column layout and add new sections.
Add Text
Use this tool to add articles to your site, format them, and edit the articles you've already placed.
Multimedia
Upload your photos, our clipart or audio files, even send in mobile phone images. Choose from among our collection of graphics or upload your own, and if you have MP3 audio files you can place them on the page.
Goodies
Add live news feeds from around the Web. You can choose from among our list of hundreds or add any others that you know about. And there are widgets, these are cool extra features-things like weather forecasts, stock quotes, and search boxes that add fun and functionality to your blog.
The preview page button
The preview page button at the bottom of your toolbar is a great way to preview your blog. When you close or put away the toolbar you'll see how your page looks to everyone else.