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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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
    2025-01-28T16:10:59+00:00

    I really need the ruler for highlighting and the other tools as well. It works for me now with version 11.20409.25.0. Press Ctrl and R keys to open the ruler; you may uninstall and re-install for getting the latest version.

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-01-23T13:09:56+00:00

    You can still find the ruler from the "See more" menu (three dots) in the top right corner of the snipping tool. Alternatively you can click Ctrl + R. Hope this helps.

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    This one should be marked as "Answer" so it is more visible to others. I just discovered the ruler again today, over half a year later than when it was re-introduced to the snipping tool.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-12-24T15:21:32+00:00

    Try CTRL+R - it seem to work for me.

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