2. Just the Facts—The Basics of Using Photoshop Elements

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This is a chapter for those in a hurry. It is a no-frills chapter about how to do the most common tasks using Photoshop Elements. It takes you from downloading the photo to sharing the photo with others.

Navigating in the Workspaces

Because Elements is actually two programs it has two main workspaces: the Editor and the Organizer. The Editor (Figure 2.1a) is where you fix and manipulate your photos, while the Organizer (Figure 2.1b) is where you organize and make cool creations to share with friends.

Figure 2.1a. The Editor is where you fix and manipulate your photos.

Figure 2.1b. The ...

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