Getting familiar with the work area

The Photoshop Elements work area is arranged to help you focus on creating and editing images. The work area consists of the following components:

Menu bar

The menu bar contains menus for performing tasks. The menus are organized by topic. For example, the Layers menu contains commands for working with layers.

Shortcuts bar

The shortcuts bar displays buttons for executing common commands. (See Using the shortcuts bar.)

Options bar

The options bar provides options for using a tool. (See Using the options bar.)

Toolbox

The toolbox holds tools for creating and editing images. (See Using the tools.)

Palette well

The palette well helps you organize the palettes in your work area. (See Using the palette well.)

Palettes

Palettes help you monitor and modify images. (See Using palettes.)


Photoshop Elements work area A. Toolbox B. Menu bar C. Shortcuts bar D. Options bar E. Active image area F. Search field G. Palette well H. Palettes

Related Subtopics:

Using the tools
Using the options bar
Using the shortcuts bar
Using the palette well
Using palettes
Using palette menus
Using pop-up sliders