Chapter 1

Getting Started

Are you interested in working with digital images on your computer? This chapter introduces you to Adobe Photoshop Elements 12, a popular software application for editing and creating digital images. Photoshop Elements also enables you to organize your collection of digital images so you can easily find what you are looking for.

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Introducing Photoshop Elements 12

Understanding Digital Images

Start Photoshop Elements

Explore the Editor Workspace

Tour the Organizer Workspace

Switch between the Organizer and the Editor

Introducing the Photoshop Elements Tools

Switch Editor Modes

Work with Tools

Work with Panels

Set Program ...

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