The options available under Writing are:
1. Formatting – convert text emoticons to graphics and invalid XHTML can be corrected by WordPress
2. Default Post Category
3. Default Post Format
4. Post via Email – this is a specific ‘secret’ email that you set up with POP3 access and EVERYTHING sent to this email address will automatically be posted to your Blog.
5. Update Services – WordPress will automatically notify the site update services as listed, when a new post is published. These can be multiple service URLs.
