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Screen Ruler showing behind applications, visible only from desktop #29854

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Description

Microsoft PowerToys version

0.75.1

Installation method

PowerToys auto-update

Running as admin

Yes

Area(s) with issue?

Screen ruler, System tray interaction

Steps to reproduce

  1. Click the powertoys icon in system tray
  2. Select the screen ruler icon from the shortcuts menu which is now open.
  3. Screen ruler will now only display behind applications. Using shortcut key (Win+Shift+M) shows screen ruler in front of applications.

✔️ Expected Behavior

The on screen ruler bar (defaulted to top of screen) is visible in front of all applications.

❌ Actual Behavior

Screen ruler bar only displays behind applications. Using shortcut key (Win+Shift+M) shows screen ruler in front of applications.

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    Area-App CompatIssues revolving around application compatibility across PowerToysIssue-BugSomething isn't workingNeeds-TriageFor issues raised to be triaged and prioritized by internal Microsoft teamsProduct-Screen RulerRefers to the Screen Ruler PowerToy

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