Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 can be used to edit photos by following 14 steps: 1) log on to the computer, 2) access the start menu, 3) search for and open Photoshop Elements 9, 4) click the edit button, 5) go to file and then open to select a photo, 6) choose styles from the sidebar and apply them to the photo, 7) apply additional styles until the edited photo is complete. The tutorial concludes by encouraging the user to explore more features of the program.