How to tell if you already have the latest version of an action set

Photoshop, or Elements actions that use the Action Player

Open up the action set in Photoshop or the Elements Action Player. Near the top of the list of actions inside, you will see the version number, for example "Version 01.03."

It's possible that if you have an older version of the actions, you may need to run the "version" action to see the actual version number.

If the number you find in your action is the same as the "Current Version" listed on the updates page (probably the page you just came from), then you have the most recent version.


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How to tell if you already have the latest version of an action set

Photoshop Elements Actions that appear as icons in Photo Effects

Open any image in Photoshop Elements (effects may not work if you don't have an image open). Choose the particular action set (e.g. "AC's Web Frames") in your Elements Effects palette ("Special Effects" palette for Elements 5, "Photo Effects" for Elements 6) by choosing it from the list. One of the effects has a copyright symbol (©) as its icon.

Apply (run) that effect, clicking "Continue" if necessary, and you will see the latest version number.

If that number is the same as the "Current Version" listed on the updates page (probably the page you just came from), then you have the most recent version.


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