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Snipping Tool Ruler Missing? How to Add It Back
The only way to get Ruler back is to install an older Snipping Tool version
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Updated onOctober 28, 2024
updated onOctober 28, 2024
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Recent Windows updates removed the ruler from the Snipping tool app. It is not a bug, but an intentional move by Microsoft.
A user got the below response when asking for support and posted it in aMicrosoft Answers thread.
However, you can restore the older version and add it back.
How do I get back the missing ruler in Snipping Tool?
Microsoft has madeimprovements to Snipping Tooland introduced theShapesoption in the toolbar, but at the same time, they ditched the Ruler tool that helped users to make a straight highlight
When the Snipping Tool was missing for a few users, we provided a few tweaks to get it back but now it’s gone for good and Microsoft didn’t say anything about bringing it back.
The only way to get the Ruler back in Snipping Tool is toget an older version of the app.
If you know of another way to fix the problem, share it with our readers in the comments section.
More about the topics:Snipping tool,Update error
Kazim Ali Alvi
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