Why are commands "grayed out" on edit tab on Elements 9?

Why are commands "grayed out" (not available) on the edit tab on Elements 9?

  It’s often awaiting a user action e.g. opening a photo in the main Editor space or making a selection or a new layer or flattening an image or changing bit depth etc.

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