EAN-13 Barcode Add-In for Microsoft Word

Generate, insert linear and 2D barcodes for Microsoft Word

Add EAN 13 bar codes in Microsoft Word Documents using EAN-13 Barcode Add-In for Word

This advanced add-in can be used in Microsoft Word 2016, 2013, 2010 and 2007 versions
No barcode fonts are required by this professional and mature barcode add-in
Users do not need to know any barcode specifications of EAN-13 symbology
Programming knowledge is not necessary for users in operating this add-in
The created EAN-13 barcodes in Word documents can be printed by all printers
Insert high quality EAN-13 barcodes in Word documents with just a few clicks

How to create EAN-13 barcode in Microsoft Word documents?

Download EAN-13 Barcode Generator Word Add-in
Install EAN-13 add-in to insert, print EAN-13 barcodes in Office Word files
Step by Step Guide

Introduction of EAN-13 Barcode Add-In for Word

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EAN-13 Barcode Add-In for Word is a reliable and professional barcode generator which can draw high quality EAN-13 barcodes in Microsoft Office Excel documents without any barcode fonts. It is widely used in various applications.

OnBarcode.com provides not only OnBarcode Word EAN 13 Barcode Add-In, but also other common linear and 2D barcode add-ins for Word, such as Code 39, Code 128, UPC-A, EAN-8, GS1 128, QR Code, Data Matrix, PDF417, etc.

Various properties of EAN-13 barcodes can be modified to meet special applications.
EAN-13 industry standards are pre-configured in the barcodes generated by this add-in.
Created EAN-13 images can be printed with high-resolution and low-resolution printers.
The check digit is calculated and added by this professional barcode plugin automatically.
This barcode add-in for Word automatically adds the quiet zones of the created barcodes.
EAN-13 barcodes can be inserted into serial letters easily and quickly.
Users can use this pluin to create EAN-13 barcode labels in Microsoft Word documents.
Capable of inserting EAN-13 Supplement 2 and EAN-13 Supplement 5 in Word documents.

Insert EAN-13 Barcodes in Word

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How to Create an EAN-13 Barcode in Word

Firstly, go to "Add-Ins" tab in a Word document. Then, click "Create Barcode" to activate "Barcode Settings" panel on the right. Next, select "EAN 13" in "Barcode Type" and type valid data in the text box of "Data". Finally, activate "Generate" button and a required EAN-13 barcode is generated in the document (To remove it, click "Delete").

How to Adjust EAN-13 in Word Add-In Setting Panel

A variety of parameters in "Barcode Settings" are adjustable, such as barcode size, font, rotation, etc. if you want to revise bar height, move to "Barcode Size" and input required data in the text box of "Bar height". Then click "Update". Specially, "Display barcode date" is used to show the data of the barcodes if it is checked.

EAN-13 Data Characters Encoding in Microsoft Office Word Application

Here we will explain how to encoding numeric data, configuring add-on symbols, and managing check digits for EAN-13 (European Article Number 13, a 13-digit linear GS1 barcode) in the Microsoft Office Word Application using a professional barcode generator add-in.

EAN-13 Data Character Set

The EAN-13 barcode symbology supports numeric data encoding only. Valid input characters are numeric digits ranging from 0 to 9. No alphabetic, symbolic, or special characters are permitted in the main data field.

Note: Entering non-numeric characters in the Microsoft Office Word Application barcode panel will result in an invalid barcode and scanning failure.

Digit Length of EAN-13 Barcode

Each standard EAN-13 barcode consists of exactly 13 digits. The first 12 digits represent the core GS1 (Global Standard 1) data message. The 13th digit is a mandatory check digit for validation.

In the Microsoft Office Word Application barcode settings pane, you can use either of the following input methods:

Enter the full 13-digit EAN-13 string.
Enter only the first 12 digits of the EAN-13 data.

The OnBarcode barcode add-in automatically computes the correct check digit. The generated EAN-13 barcode in the Word document displays a complete 13-digit valid symbol.

EAN-13 with Add-On Symbol

EAN-13 can be paired with supplementary add-on symbols for extended data. Two types of add-on symbols are supported in the Microsoft Office Word Application:

Two-digit add-on: encodes exactly 2 numeric digits
Five-digit add-on: encodes exactly 5 numeric digits

Open the Barcode Settings panel in the Microsoft Office Word Application.
Select the EAN-13 barcode type.
Enable the add-on function and choose either 2-digit or 5-digit mode.
Enter the corresponding numeric add-on data in the designated field.

The add-in generates the main EAN-13 symbol together with the attached add-on symbol. The combined barcode appears correctly in the Word document layout.

Note: Non-numeric values or incorrect digit lengths in the add-on field will produce an unreadable barcode in Word.

EAN-13 Check Sum Digit

The EAN-13 check digit is a validation digit used to confirm accurate scanning. It is calculated based on the first 12 digits of the barcode data.

In the Microsoft Office Word Application barcode add-in:

The check digit is computed automatically by the barcode add-in software.
If you manually input all 13 digits, the add-in ignores the provided 13th digit.
It recalculates a valid check digit using the first 12 digits only.

The generated barcode includes the correct check digit in its structure. The check digit supports reliable scanning and data validation in real-world use.

Common Asked Questions

What is the EAN-13 code?

EAN-13 barcode is one of the GS1 standard supported barcode symbology, and it is the most commonly recognized barcode in Europe. EAN-13 code is a 13-digit number, which includes 12 GS1 data digits and 1 check digit. EAN is short for European Article Number, and now it is renamed as GTIN (Global Trade Item Number). EAN 13 code will be used to uniquely identify retail products worldwide.

Using Word barcode generator add-in, you can create, customize and insert EAN-13 barcodes in Word documents using Microsoft Office 365, 2021, 2019, 2016 applications.

What is the EAN-13 barcode layout?

The whole 13 digits EAN-13 code is containing:

2 or 3 digits for the number system or the country code
5 or 4 digits for the manufacturer code or prefix
5 digits for the product code
1 digit for the check sum digit

Using Word barcode generator addin, you can provide EAN-13 12-digit data or complete 13 digits text with check digit in your Word document.

What is the difference between EAN and EAN-13?

EAN includes EAN-13, EAN-8 and with 2 or 5 digits add-on symbol. OnBarcode Word EAN/UPC Barcode Generator add-in supports both EAN-13 and EAN-8 barcode printing in Microsoft Word documents.

How to check if the EAN-13 barcode created in Word document is valid?

The last digit (13th) of EAN-13 is a check digit. It will be used to verify the first 12-digit GS1 data message. You can use OnBarcode free EAN-13 barcode scanner software to scan, and test the generated EAN barcodes in Word doucments on Windows.

How do I print high quality EAN-13 barcodes in Microsoft Word document?

To print good quality EAN-13 barcodes in Word documents, you need follow the rules below.

The EAN-13 barcode image resolution (DPI) is the same or higher than the printer's resolution.
The EAN-13 barcode human readable text is using the legible fonts. The GS1 System recommends use OCR-B font to draw EAN-13 text label.

Word Report Barcode Generator software supports EAN-13 barcode with high resolutions and customized text font in Microsoft Office Word applications.

What is the minimum size for EAN-13?

The GS1 recommended minimum size for an EAN-13 barcode is 30mm in width and 20 mm in height. You can easily customize the printed EAN-13 barcode dimension width and height in Word doucment.