Microsoft Word includes a built‑in field that lets you generate QR codes directly inside your documents. This guide walks you through the simple steps to insert and customize a QR code.
Step‑by‑Step Guide
- Open Microsoft Word: Start a new or existing document where you want the QR code.
- Place the cursor: Click where you want the QR code 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 "google.com" QR
-"google.com"→ the text or URL you want encoded.
-QR→ specifies the QR code type. - Update the Field: Right‑click inside the field and choose Update Field or press F9. Word will generate a QR code that links to the specified URL.
Extra Options
- You can customize the QR code size using the
\sswitch. Example:
{ DISPLAYBARCODE "google.com" QR \s 200 }
With these steps, you can quickly create QR codes in Word for links, text, or other information. It’s a convenient way to add scannable content directly into your documents.
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