How do I save actions?

I purchased the creative cloud photoshop because I wanted to save actions. But the save action is not allowing me to save. It is greyed out.Someone please explain to me why is this? -April

Hi,
Actions are in sets, so you have to save the whole set.
more info:
http://www.photoshopessentials.com/basics/photoshop-actions/save-load-actions/
http://www.imphotography.com/downloads/installactions.htm

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