Introduction of Code 128 Barcode Add-In for Word
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Code 128 Barcode Add-In for Word is a mature and reliable barcode generator which is designed to
help users draw and insert high quality Code 128 barcodes in Microsoft Office Word 2016, 2013, 2010 and 2007 versions.
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Besides Code 128 Word Barcode Add-In, OnBarcode.com provides many other linear and 2D barcode Add-Ins for Word, such as Code 39, EAN-8, EAN-13, GS1 128, UPC-A, UPC-E, Data Matrix, PDF417, QR Code, etc. |
Features of Code 128 Barcode Add-In for WordTop
Top- Created Code 128 images can be printed with all high-resolution and low-resolution printers.
- The created Code 128 barcodes comply with the latest Code 128 barcode specification.
- Rich barcode parameters are adjustable: barcode size, rotation, font, etc.
- Add the Code 128 check digit and quiet zones automatically in Code 128 barcode generation.
- Four Code 128 image rotation choices are provided: 0, 90, 180, 270 degrees.
- Easy to insert high quality Code 128 barcodes into serial letters.
- Capable of drawing Code 128 barcode labels in Microsoft Word documents.
Install Code 128 Barcode Add-In for Word
Top- Ensure all Word documents are closed before installation.
- Download Code 128 Barcode Add-In for Word and unzip it.
- Run the setup file and then open a new Word document.
- Click "Install" in a pop-up window called "Microsoft Office Customization Installer".
- Now a tab called "Add-Ins" is placed in the menu bar of the Word document.
Insert Code 128 Barcodes in Word
TopHow to Insert a Code 128 Barcode in Word
Switch to "Add-Ins" tab and click "Create Barcode". After that, a panel called "Barcode Settings" pops up on the right. Then, select "CODE 128" in "Barcode Type" pull-down menu and input valid data in the text box of "Data". Ultimately, click "Generate" button and a required Code 128 barcode is generated.
How to Customize Code 128 in Word Add-In setting Panel
Take bar width as an example. If you do not satisfy with the default number, you can move to "Barcode Size" -> "Bar width (X)". Then click the pane after "Bar width (X)" and type the data you want. After that, click "Update" button. The barcode is successfully customized. Specially, "Apply tilde (~)" is used to specify special characters when it is checked.
How to Insert Code 128 Barcodes in Serial Letters
First of all, click "Mailings" -> "Select Recipients". Then activate "Use Existing List" or "Type New List" to select an existing recipient list or create a new one. Next, draw a Code 128 barcode and adjust its parameters well. Lastly, click "Finish & Merge" to edit, print or email your documents.
How to Create Code 128 Barcode Labels in Word
Activate "Mailings" first. Then, click "Start Mail Merge" -> "Labels" and select the label size in the pull-down menu. Next, click "Select Recipients" to select "Type New List" or "Use Existing List". After that, generate a Code 128 barcode in the first cell of the document and click "Insert Merge Field" after you adjust the parameters of the barcode well. Now click "Update Labels" and the rest areas will be filled with the same barcodes. Ultimately, click "Finish & Merge" button to choose the service you want.
More details will be represented by OnBarcode.com with Integration Tutorial for Office Word Barcode Generator.
Barcode Types Supported by Word Barcode Generator
Top- 1D / Linear Barcodes
- 2D / Matrix Barcodes: Data Matrix, PDF417, QR Code
Common Asked Questions
What is the barcode Code 128 text code?
Code 128 barcode is a high-density 1d barcode symbology, which encodes digits, letters, control characters, and full ASCII 128 characters.
Using Word barcode generator add-in freeware, you can create, print, insert Code 128 barcodes in Microsoft Word documents.
What is Code 128 barcode maximum length?
There is no specific definition about Code 128 barcode maximum number of characters in Code 128 ISO 15417 standard.
However some Code 128 standards will provide the limits. GS1-128 has limits the maximum length of Code 128 data to 48 characters.
Using Word Barcode freeware, you will encode and generate ISO standard Code 128 and application approved Code 128 barcodes, such as GS1-128 in Office Word application without activex, barcode fonts installed.
However some Code 128 standards will provide the limits. GS1-128 has limits the maximum length of Code 128 data to 48 characters.
Using Word Barcode freeware, you will encode and generate ISO standard Code 128 and application approved Code 128 barcodes, such as GS1-128 in Office Word application without activex, barcode fonts installed.
What is the check digit for code 128?
Code 128 barcode contains a last digit of mandatory check digit (checksum) character, which is based on module 103 (mod 103).
Code 128 check digit will not be displayed in the Code 128 human readable text and will not be returned by the Code 128 barcode scanners.
Using OnBarcode Word Barcode Generation freeware, the generator software will automatically calculate the check character and insert into the Code 128 barcode
in Microsoft Office Word documents.
What is Code 128 barcode commonly used for?
Code 128 barcode is a common linear barcode type used in:
- Food and non-food industries
- Shipping and packing industry
- Health, public sector and government bodies
Is Code 128 barcode better than Code 39?
Both Code 128 and Code 39 are popular 1d barcode symbologies.
Code 128 is more compact than Code 39, supporting more data to be encoded in a smaller space.
Word Barcode add-in allows Microsoft Office user to encoding and printing both Code 128 and Code 39
using Microsoft Word 365, 2024, 2021, 2019 on Windows.
How to scan, read Code 128 barcodes?
To scan, read and decode the Code 128 barcodes,
you can download and install OnBarcode free Code 128 barcode scanner software, or use barcode scanner device, or
smart phone (iOS or Android) camera with 3rd party barcode apps installed.
