Straighten tool isn't visible

Up to recently my Photoshop Elements 11 straighten tool worked OK but now I can't see the line I am dragging. Is there a way to make it more visible again? I can see the start but not the line and sometimes I can see the X at the end but it is difficult.
This seemed to become a problem after I used Image, rotate, straighten image.
Now I am also having problem with the clone tool. It acts more like a spot healing brush.
What's the answer? Pay customer support $39? Reinstall the program? I tried Chat and the person didn't know anything so he told me to call support and it would be free (which it isn't).

I just did that write before I read this post. I was going on here too delete this, but saw you answered it! That's exactly what I did. I've been watching tutorials and they show it as if it automatically shows up in Effect Controls...

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> "I have CS3 and the straighten tool no longer works in Camera Raw on my photos."
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R_Kelly wrote:
Hi,
If you open an image in camera raw, draw out the crop tool and then press the Esc key, what happens?
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I extended my test a bit. Below you find a list. All effects with a + increase the speed:
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