1. An image processing method comprising the steps of: inputting image information; dividing the input image information into a plurality of areas having respective kinds from among a plurality of different kinds, wherein each kind is distinct from the image information of the respective area; displaying area images representing the plurality of divided areas together with the input image information; selecting a desired one of the plurality of displayed area images; displaying a kind list showing the plurality of kinds so that the kind for the selected area image is distinguishable in the kind list; designating a kind from among the plurality of kinds shown in the displayed kind list; and correcting the kind for the selected area image to the designated kind.