Elements 11, PC Windows 8. Problem: Process Multiple Files is grayed out. How can I activate it?

I have to reduce the resolution for files in a folder. I have done this in the past but have a problem with the reinstall of Elements 11 on a PC that lost it's mind and had to reinstall all software. The Process Multiple Files under the File heading is grayed out and will not allow me to point to the files to be reduced. Sure would like some help on this. THX.

You have to be in Expert Mode (see this picture) to enable the "Process Multiple Files ..." from the file menu. You are in the Editor windows, right?

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The folder I was trying to process was in another folder with a
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Process Multiple Files jpegs grayed out
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