Microsoft Word includes a built‑in field that allows you to generate barcodes directly inside your documents. This guide explains the simple steps to insert and customize a barcode for your data.
Step‑by‑Step Guide
- Open Microsoft Word: Start a new or existing document where you want the barcode.
- Place the Cursor: Click where you want the barcode to appear.
- Insert a Field: Press Ctrl + F9 (Windows) or Cmd + F9 (Mac) to insert a field. Curly braces
{ }will appear.
Important: You cannot type these braces manually; they must be inserted with the shortcut. - Enter the Barcode Command: Inside the braces, type:
DISPLAYBARCODE "123456789" CODE128
-"123456789"→ the text, number, or data you want encoded.
-CODE128→ specifies the barcode type (other options include UPC, EAN13, etc.). - Update the Field: Right‑click inside the field and choose Update Field or press F9. Word will generate a barcode representing your data.
Extra Options
- You can customize the barcode with switches. For example, to display the encoded text below the barcode, use:
{ DISPLAYBARCODE "123456789" CODE128 \t }
With these steps, you can easily create barcodes in Word for inventory, product labels, or any data encoding purpose. It’s a practical way to add scannable information directly into your documents.
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