To Open or Close the Contextual Task Bar
- Go to Window > Contextual Task Bar.
- Toggle to show or hide it.
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Use the Contextual Task Bar, an on-canvas menu in Photoshop Elements, to access context-sensitive tools, options, and next steps for common workflows.
Introduced in Photoshop Elements 2026.
The Contextual Task Bar is a dynamic menu that appears depending on the tool selected or current selection. It's designed to give quick access to relevant options without the need for navigating across multiple panels and menus.
The Contextual Task Bar can be docked, floated, or hidden according to workflow preferences. Its options update depending on the active tool.
Nota:
It’s enabled by default but can be hidden by selecting Window > Contextual Task Bar. In some workflows like Crop, Place, or Transform, the Contextual Task Bar remains visible to keep essential controls accessible.
Getting Started
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To reposition, drag it by the handle on the left.
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To pin or reset the position of the Contextual Task Bar:
- Click the three-dot menu on the right side of the bar.
- Select Reset bar position to restore the bar to its default location.
- Select Pin bar position to lock the bar in your preferred location.
How to use Contextual Task Bar
When you open a photo in Photoshop Elements Editor, the Contextual Task Bar appears with the following default options:
- A - Select Subject
- B - Remove Background
- C - Quick Actions
The options in the Contextual Task Bar automatically update based on the tool you select or the action you perform.
Select Subject
Use Select Subject from the Contextual Task Bar to make a selection and perform the following functions:
- Invert Selection.
- Deselect.
Remove Background
Select Remove background to automatically detect and remove background from the photo.
Quick Actions
Select Quick Actions icon to open the Quick Actions Panel and perform a quick action on the photo.
Rotate or flip with Transform
In Advanced room, Select command + T (macOS) / control (Windows) + T to start a transform workflow, then use the Contextual Task Bar to perform the following functions:
- Rotate objects clockwise and counterclockwise on the canvas.
- Flip the image horizontally and vertically.
Nota:
Available in Advanced mode only.
Rotate or flip with Place
Select File > Place... to place an image, then use the Contextual Task Bar to perform the following functions:
- Rotate objects clockwise and counterclockwise on the canvas.
- Flip the image horizontally and vertically.
Import an Image
Open a blank canvas by selecting File > New... > Blank File..., then use the Contextual Task Bar to import an image.
Make selections with Smart Brush Tool
Select Smart Brush tool from the tool bar in Advanced room, and then use the Contextual Tool Bar to perform the following actions.
- New Selection
- Add Selection
- Subtract Selection
Nota:
Available in Advanced mode only.
Working with Photo projects
Double-click on a photo in a Photo project to display the Contextual Task Bar and then use it to
- Rotate your photo left or right
- Zoom in or out
- Replace the photo
- Delete the photo
Once you have made the desired changes, click the Done button to commit your changes.
To learn more about Photo projects in Photoshop Elements, click here.
Working with Frames
Double-click on the photo inside the Frame to display the Contextual Task Bar and then use it to
- Rotate your photo left or right
- Zoom in or out
- Replace the photo
Once you have made the desired changes, click the Done button to commit your changes.
