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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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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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
    2024-04-12T22:17:25+00:00

    Is it sheer incompetence the ruler got removed or the product manager working on this intentionally decided to drop the feature? I mean what is the logic?

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-04-06T09:10:26+00:00

    I'm having the same issue with everyone. Am currently running on Snipping Tool 11.2401.37.0

    Tried the mentioned "fix", "reset" in advanced app settings, uninstalling and installing it back but to no avail.

    Is there any way that we could get back the previous version of the Snipping Tool? I use ruler function very frequently.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-02-22T12:57:06+00:00

    Thank you for your feedback.

    Sincerely wishing you a good morning.

    To address your previous issue, you can take a screenshot and then click on the "..." in the top right corner of the window.

    Go to settings, where you can upload a screenshot of the version number to us.

    Also, at the bottom of the interface, there will be an option to send feedback. You can click on it and also provide your feedback there.

    Hope the above information is helpful to you.

    Kirito | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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