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What happened to the Snipping Tool Ruler?

Anonymous
2024-02-20T16:28:05+00:00

Hello! I just noticed the Snipping Tool Ruler option has disappeared. This allowed me to highlight & draw straight lines after I snip/copy an image. It's missing & I need this reactivated. Is anyone aware of any other options? Not sure why Microsoft has possibly removed this from the Snipping tool. Has this happened to anyone else? Thanks!

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-04-08T13:53:38+00:00

    Hi All

    I believe the issue we are all having stems from another application called snip & sketch which included the ruler function. (now merged into snipping tool)

    I have found an alternative for creating a straight line within snip tool if this is all you require. if you hold down the SHIFT key as you create the line it will snap at 45 degree increments.

    This also applies for the arrow function, the rectangle will retain a square aspect ratio when shift is held.

    I hope this helps!

    Regards

    Ross

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-02-28T18:28:24+00:00

    Hi Kirito! I couldn't uninstall the old Snipping Tool version. It requires an escalation to our company administrator. Somehow, I was able to install another Snipping Tool app available in the Microsoft Store. The ruler version is working now. YAY!!! I pinned it to my taskbar. THANK YOU once again! :)

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-02-22T12:13:03+00:00

    Hi. I tried these steps and the ruler is still missing. It was replaced with "shapes". Any other solutions?

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-02-28T13:00:12+00:00

    I ran into the same issue with the ruler disappearing. I use the ruler daily. I have deleted the program and reinstalled only to have the same issue with the ruler missing. I HOPE this is not permanent.

    I am running Snipping Tool 11.2401.32.0

    There doesn't seem to be any options to toggle this ruler back INTO existence.

    Please help.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-02-28T02:57:44+00:00

    Hello C. I. 777, if you just want to draw straight lines, I think the Straight-Line option under Shapes is a temporary alternative.

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