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stewart_photo · 11-07-2007, 09:19 PM

I just purchased Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 for my wife (using Windows XP) and she's not exactly thrilled (to put it mildly) with the program cosmetics. After using the program for a few minutes, I'd have to agree. It's horrible. Specifically, I'm talking about the black or dark gray overall appearance within the program itself, the black menus, and so on. I believe this is called the "skin" in Windows Media Player. I looked around in the menus (etc.) for a way to change this, but found nothing. Any suggestions?

By the way, is this the new Vista appearance? If so, since it looks like a bad video game for young teenagers, this isn't exactly a strong selling point for that OS. I have Photoshop CS2. Has Photoshop CS3 adopted this same appearance yet?

stewart

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Last edited by stewart_photo; 11-08-2007 at 07:06 AM. Reason: spelling and typing errors

gpaual · 11-08-2007, 05:23 AM

hi stewart,........not sure about ps express, never used it , but, adobe tends to be fairly consistent throughout its platform, so......in cs2 and cs3, to change color backgrounds etc....pressing shift+ctrl+alt simultaneously and hitting the k key will bring up a preference box for making changes to the programs 'appearence'....gl, hope it works for ya.....u might also look in the help menu, though sometimes these shortcuts are hidden

stewart_photo · 11-08-2007, 07:05 AM

While the shift+ctrl+alt-k shortcut is indeed a nice feature, it doesn't seem to work with Photoshop Elements 6. Thanks anyway.

stewart

JamesD · 11-08-2007, 09:05 AM

Hi Stewart

Uh... both my wife and I have PSE 6 and we actually (now hold on to your hat) ... like the appearance. Go figure, eh?! Different strokes for ...

Anyway, I've just pre-ordered a guide for it (nothing out yet) so if I discover the answer to your question, I'll post back.

Cloudy Wizzard · 11-08-2007, 12:09 PM

Originally posted by JamesD

Hi Stewart

Uh... both my wife and I have PSE 6 and we actually (now hold on to your hat) ... like the appearance. Go figure, eh?! Different strokes for ...

I agree, Been playing with PSE6 Trial and I think it looks pretty good (can't be said for the Vista theme at least as far as I've seen that). But maybe that's because I like the dark stuff (is more relaxing for my eyes then the bright white

).

**pixelsaurus** · 11-08-2007, 08:08 PM

shift+cntl+alt+k doesn't seem to work. I have PSE6 now and not very enthralled with the organizer.

stewart_photo · 11-09-2007, 12:36 AM

Originally posted by JamesD

Uh... both my wife and I have PSE 6 and we actually (now hold on to your hat) ... like the appearance. Go figure, eh?! Different strokes for ...

Well, since it exists, it's pretty obvious someone had to like it, James. Of course, none of that changes the fact that we don't like it and are looking for a way to change it somewhat.

Quote:

Anyway, I've just pre-ordered a guide for it (nothing out yet) so if I discover the answer to your question, I'll post back.

Thanks for keeping me in mind. I've search the internet, but either can't hit on the proper key words to find the solution or a solution just doesn't exist.

stewart

Cloudy Wizzard · 11-09-2007, 05:50 AM

Originally posted by stewart_photo

Thanks for keeping me in mind. I've search the internet, but either can't hit on the proper key words to find the solution or a solution just doesn't exist.

stewart

Can't you ask Adobe (email or forum or something) ?

11-07-2007, 09:19 PM	#1
stewart_photo Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Heidelberg, Germany Posts: 1,864	Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 - Change Horrible Black Appearance? I just purchased Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 for my wife (using Windows XP) and she's not exactly thrilled (to put it mildly) with the program cosmetics. After using the program for a few minutes, I'd have to agree. It's horrible. Specifically, I'm talking about the black or dark gray overall appearance within the program itself, the black menus, and so on. I believe this is called the "skin" in Windows Media Player. I looked around in the menus (etc.) for a way to change this, but found nothing. Any suggestions? By the way, is this the new Vista appearance? If so, since it looks like a bad video game for young teenagers, this isn't exactly a strong selling point for that OS. I have Photoshop CS2. Has Photoshop CS3 adopted this same appearance yet? stewart - Last edited by stewart_photo; 11-08-2007 at 07:06 AM. Reason: spelling and typing errors

11-08-2007, 07:05 AM	#3
stewart_photo Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Heidelberg, Germany Posts: 1,864 Original Poster	While the shift+ctrl+alt-k shortcut is indeed a nice feature, it doesn't seem to work with Photoshop Elements 6. Thanks anyway. stewart Last edited by stewart_photo; 11-08-2007 at 07:17 AM.

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11-08-2007, 05:23 AM	#2
gpaual Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: fla Photos: Gallery Posts: 375	hi stewart,........not sure about ps express, never used it , but, adobe tends to be fairly consistent throughout its platform, so......in cs2 and cs3, to change color backgrounds etc....pressing shift+ctrl+alt simultaneously and hitting the k key will bring up a preference box for making changes to the programs 'appearence'....gl, hope it works for ya.....u might also look in the help menu, though sometimes these shortcuts are hidden

11-08-2007, 09:05 AM	#4
JamesD Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 536	Hi Stewart Uh... both my wife and I have PSE 6 and we actually (now hold on to your hat) ... like the appearance. Go figure, eh?! Different strokes for ... Anyway, I've just pre-ordered a guide for it (nothing out yet) so if I discover the answer to your question, I'll post back.

11-08-2007, 12:09 PM	#5
Cloudy Wizzard Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lommel, Belgium Posts: 285	Originally posted by JamesD Hi Stewart Uh... both my wife and I have PSE 6 and we actually (now hold on to your hat) ... like the appearance. Go figure, eh?! Different strokes for ... I agree, Been playing with PSE6 Trial and I think it looks pretty good (can't be said for the Vista theme at least as far as I've seen that). But maybe that's because I like the dark stuff (is more relaxing for my eyes then the bright white ).

11-08-2007, 08:08 PM	#6
pixelsaurus Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Te Kuiti, NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 986	shift+cntl+alt+k doesn't seem to work. I have PSE6 now and not very enthralled with the organizer.

11-09-2007, 12:36 AM	#7
stewart_photo Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Heidelberg, Germany Posts: 1,864 Original Poster	Originally posted by JamesD Uh... both my wife and I have PSE 6 and we actually (now hold on to your hat) ... like the appearance. Go figure, eh?! Different strokes for ... Well, since it exists, it's pretty obvious someone had to like it, James. Of course, none of that changes the fact that we don't like it and are looking for a way to change it somewhat. Quote: Anyway, I've just pre-ordered a guide for it (nothing out yet) so if I discover the answer to your question, I'll post back. Thanks for keeping me in mind. I've search the internet, but either can't hit on the proper key words to find the solution or a solution just doesn't exist. stewart

11-09-2007, 05:50 AM	#8
Cloudy Wizzard Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lommel, Belgium Posts: 285	Originally posted by stewart_photo Thanks for keeping me in mind. I've search the internet, but either can't hit on the proper key words to find the solution or a solution just doesn't exist. stewart Can't you ask Adobe (email or forum or something) ?

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