Microsoft Excel Barcode Integration Guide

IDAutomation provides a variety of solutions for integrating barcodes into Microsoft Excel environments with flexible license agreements such as Single User Licenses, Multi-User Licenses, and royalty-free Developer Licenses.


Native Barcode Generator for Microsoft Excel - Recommended Solution

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This native object is an all-in-one solution that embeds directly into the Microsoft Excel spreadsheets to provide the native ability to generate barcodes without fonts or other components.

Compatibility: Excel 2007 and greater in Windows; Excel 2016 and greater on Mac, local installations of Office 365 with VBA support. Compatible with both 32 and 64-bit systems.

Supported BarcodesLinear: Code 128, GS1-128, Code 39, GS1 DataBar, Code 93, Codabar, UPC-A, EAN13, Interleaved 2 of 5, MSI, USPS Intelligent Mail, Postnet & Planet. 2D: PDF417, QR Code & Data Matrix.


Barcode Fonts and VBA Macros

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Linear and 2D barcode font packages contain VBA Macros and functions that automatically convert data into a special text string that displays a barcode when the font is applied. These packages are flexible because they include encoders that also work with other environments.

CompatibilityWindows Excel 2003 and up, Mac Excel 2011 and up. VBA Modules are also compatible with legacy VB6.

Supported BarcodesLinear: Code 39, Code 128, GS1-128, Interleaved 2 of 5, GS1 DataBar, Universal Fonts, USPS Intelligent Mail, UPC/EAN. 2D: Aztec, Data Matrix, PDF417, QR Code.


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