Graphics Programs Reference
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help by using your email program, and you may prefer that method since you get more free-
dom to specify settings like file size.)
NOTE
There's one really annoying aspect of sending images from Elements: each message you
send includes an ad for Elements.
If you've used a previous version of Elements, you'll be pleased to know that, in Elements
13, you can easily email from any email program without having to hassle around with trying
to get the Adobe authentication codes that plagued earlier versions. However, if you were a
fan of the Windows-only Photo Mail, that's gone now. Your email options are now the same
whether you're using Windows or a Mac.
All emailing in Elements starts from the Organizer's Share menu. Your main choices there
are:
▪
Email Attachments
. This is the most traditional option, where you send each photo as a
standard attachment.
▪
PDF Slide Show
. This option creates a basic PDF-format slideshow of your images. All
you have to do is name the slideshow (see
PDF Slideshows
).
You need to choose the kind of email you want to send before you start. To pick, click the
one you want in the Organizer's Share menu. The basic process is pretty similar for both
types and is explained in detail below.
Individual Attachments
To send photos as regular email attachments, just follow these steps:
NOTE
All sharing starts in the Organizer. So if you don't use the Organizer or you want to email
photos that aren't in the Organizer, just use the Attachments button in your regular mail
program instead.
