TYPE Tools Grayed out?

[flyntm1]

I want to add a caption on my photo.  I go to LAYERS>TYPE, but Horizontal and Vertical are grayed out.  What am I doing wrong?

[Jeff Arola · Accepted solution]

What version of photoshop elements are you using?

You access the Type Tool from the Tool Box on the left.

Add text to an image in Photoshop Elements

Use Photoshop Elements tools

[flyntm1]

Thanks Jeff,  Yes I'm using PSE 15.  I guess I was so blinded by the "LAYER">"TYPE" > "HORIZONTAL" that I couldn't see the obvious answer.  Thanks for straightening me out.

[Jeff Arola]

The Layer>Type>Horizontal/Vertical is for change the orientation of existing Type layers.