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Opening files with File Browser



File Browser helps you quickly locate image files on your computer.

To open a file using File Browser:

1 Choose Window > Show File Browser.

2 Select one of the following from the drop-down list:

  • Hard disk drive to show the directories and files on the hard disk drive.
  • Desktop to show the files saved on the desktop of your computer. Thumbnails of image files are displayed to identify each image.
  • The name of any other drive or removable media such as a Photo CD.

  • 3 Double-click a file folder to view its contents.

    4 Do one of the following to open the image in Photoshop Elements:

  • Double-click an image file.
  • Drag and drop an image file.
  • Select an image file and then press Return.


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