Photoshop Elements doesn’t have a single interface, being able to launch the program in various modes. The mode an Elements user chooses would depend on whether you needed to organise photos, full edit mode, quick fix, or great trick is to produce your own photo books.

If you have Elements 6 you’ll also notice some more really cool features like; Email, Burning to CD or DVD, and also a real plus is that the interface is less cluttered, which makes your life easier when you’re moving around the screen.

Quick Fix Guide Mode: The quick mode enables you to make very basic alterations to your images as you can alter the following; Lighting, colour, sharpen, and you also have the options to do a smart fix. Elements also gives you an auto fix button which can be found on the right hand side. Another way to access the adjustments buttons is through the Enhance menu.

Auto fixing is perfect for complete elements newbies if you’re looking for a quick photo fix. Check out these six great editing tools and features.

1 – Sometimes you’ll find your editing isn’t going the way it should be, so you can just hit the “Reset Button” on the after picture. 2 – If you need to show your before and after images, there?s a drop down button in the bottom left hand corner, which says “View”. 3 – Your tool box can be found on the left hand side of the screen. 4 – You can zoom in from your image on this page and the zoom button can be found in the bottom left hand corner. 5 – Your auto tab buttons can be found on the right hand side of the screen. 6 – Each quick mode gives you the option of using sliders.

Full Edit Mode: The full edit mode gives you everything you need to alter any of your images. You’ll find that most of the tools and commands are found in the palettes.

With the introduction of Palettes you are able to manage your layers and apply wicked effects to your photos. The layers and effects palette are always displayed automatically when you open up Elements. The windows menu will give you more editing features and is found at the top of the screen. The palettes have a floating effect, so you can position them wherever you like on the screen.