Windows 10: Without the ruler tool, how do we draw a straight highlight over text?

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  1. RACHEL BOERLAGE
    Rachel Boerlage Win User

    Without the ruler tool, how do we draw a straight highlight over text?


    Without the ruler tool, how do we draw a straight highlight over text?

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    Rachel Boerlage, Apr 15, 2024
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  2. LH2023
    LH2023 Win User

    Can the ruler tool put back in Snipping Tool? It was a very useful tool.

    I want the ruler back! I want to draw straight highlights!
     
    LH2023, Apr 15, 2024
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  3. CODEIT
    CodeIt Win User
    Windows snipping tool highlight straight

    Windows snipping tool doesn't have any way to let us draw straight lines by pressing Shift. Windows Ink Workspace is another tool that supports snipping and drawing the snipped portion. It has a virtual ruler that helps us to draw straight lines.

    To enable Windows Ink Workspace

    To launch the workspace, click or tap the pen-shaped Windows Ink Workspace icon that appears in your notification area.


    Without the ruler tool, how do we draw a straight highlight over text? ugDJ8.jpg


    Tap the "Screen sketch" block. It will be the third block in the list. It will automatically take a screenshot of your display and load it for your sketching.


    Without the ruler tool, how do we draw a straight highlight over text? i0amw.jpg


    Navigate to the pen bar at the top right of the screen.

    Select the ruler icon. This looks like a diagonal ruler.

    Place the mouse on top of the ruler and use mouse scroll wheel to rotate and position the ruler.

    Sample Sketch

    Without the ruler tool, how do we draw a straight highlight over text? 7L39G.png


    Hope this helps.

     
    CodeIt, Apr 15, 2024
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  4. MONGO4X4
    Mongo4x4 Win User

    Without the ruler tool, how do we draw a straight highlight over text?

    Can the ruler tool put back in Snipping Tool? It was a very useful tool.

    I totally agree, the use of the ruler to do straight line highlights was a great feature.

    If you can do shapes with the highlighter instead of a pen; that would be good too.
     
    Mongo4x4, Apr 15, 2024
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