Keyword tags disappeared

Hello.
I am using Photoshop Elements Organizer 8. For some unknown reason, the keyword tags disappeared from my Organize tab and were replaced by a drop-down text box with all my tags. I can't figure out how to get my hierarchical display of tags with icons back. Can anytone out there explain this to me, please?

Is the white triangle to the left of "Keyword Tags" pointing down or pointing to the right?  See this screen shot:
Click on the white triangle -- does that make a difference?
If not, try deleting the Organizer's preferences:
http://www.johnrellis.com/psedbtool/photoshop-elements-faq.htm#Delete_the_Organizers_prefe rences

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