Photoshop Essentials 2021 - Windows Menu - Items Greyed out

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April 1, 2022
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I have opened up an existing PSD file I created in an older version of Photoshop Essentials. I can add text to the image but the Layer option in the Windows pull down menu is greyed out (as are many other options).

I can select Layers on the image but no Layers tab shows up at the top right of the program area.

Is there something I need to do to get this work?

Windows

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Correct answer Greg_S.

Layers are not available in Quick Mode which is the default mode when you first launch Photohsop Elements. You need to change to the Expert tab:

Greg_S.

Correct answer

Community Expert

Layers are not available in Quick Mode which is the default mode when you first launch Photohsop Elements. You need to change to the Expert tab:

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William2385767098gtAuthor

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That worked. Thanks!

Chris 486

Community Expert

HI William!

To clarify, are you opening your old file in Photoshop, or Photoshop Elements?

Can ou also share a screenshot of waht you are seeing with the whole Photoshop window visible?

Thanks!

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William2385767098gtAuthor

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Yes, its from Photoshop Elements 2.0 - a much older version that used to come free with PCs. I have Photoshop Essentials 2021 (19.0 - I just did latest update today). Screenshot is attached.