Ruler Feature Disappeared from Microsoft Word on Android Tablet

Hello everyone,

My father recently bought a new Android tablet specifically to use Microsoft Word for his work because he relies heavily on the Ruler feature.

When I first installed Word, the Ruler was available and worked perfectly. However, after restarting the tablet, it disappeared. Since then, I have uninstalled and reinstalled the app several times, tried different versions of Word, checked all the settings, and confirmed that we had an active Microsoft 365 subscription, but the Ruler is still missing.

My father has also tried adjusting to different document layouts and workarounds, but unfortunately none of them are practical for his workflow. He simply cannot work efficiently without the Ruler feature.

Has anyone experienced this issue? Is the Ruler still supported in Microsoft Word for Android, or has it been removed? If it's still available, is there any way to restore it or install a version that includes it?

My father bought this tablet mainly for Microsoft Word, so this feature is essential for his work.

Thank you for any help or clarification.