Photoshop Elements 5: The Missing Manual

28 Photoshop Elements 5: The Missing Manual

Getting Started in a

Hurry

NOTE The Organizer’s version sets provide another great safety net. They let you make as

many different editions of your photo as you like without compromising your original. Page 54 has

full details.

If you’re determined not to use the Organizer, follow these steps to make a copy of

your image:

1. Right-click the title bar of the Image window and choose Duplicate, or go to

File ➝ Duplicate.

The Image window is the small window within the Editor where your photo

appears.

2. Name the duplicate, and click the close button on the original.

Now the original is safely tucked out of harm’s way.

3. Save the duplicate using Ctrl+S.

Choose Photoshop (.psd) as the file format when you save it. (You may want to

choose another format after you’ve read Chapter 3 and understand more about

your different format options.)

Now you don’t have to worry about making a mistake or changing your mind,

because you can always start over if you want to.

NOTE Elements doesn’t have an autosave feature, so you should get into the habit of saving

frequently as you work. Read more about saving on page 52.

Getting Started in a Hurry

If you’re the impatient type, and you’re starting to squirm because you want to be

up and doing something to your photos, here’s the quickest way to get started in

Elements: adjust the brightness and color balance all in one step.

1.