How to Create Barcodes in Excel

How to Create Barcodes in Excel?
In this step-by-step tutorial, learn how to easily create barcodes in Excel, perfect for inventory management, organizing items, or any project that requires barcode tracking. I'll guide you through preparing your data, entering the necessary formulas, and applying a barcode font to transform your codes into usable barcodes.
Steps to Create Barcodes in Excel:
1. Prepare Your Data:
- Format your data as text: Select the column with your codes (Column B), navigate to the 'Home' tab, click the 'Number' dropdown in the 'Number' group, and select 'Text'.
2. Enter Barcode Formula:
- In the adjacent column (Column C), set up the barcode formula: Enter `="("*&B2&")"` into cell C2. This formula wraps your code in parentheses, which is needed for barcode conversion.
3. Drag Formula Down:
- Extend the formula to the rest of the column by dragging the fill handle from cell C2 downwards.
4. Apply Barcode Font:
- Change the font of the 'Barcode' column to a barcode font: Select the column, go to the font dropdown in the 'Home' tab, and choose 'IDAutomationHC39M'.
5. Install Barcode Font:
- If you don’t have the barcode font, download it from www.idautomati...
install it on your computer, and it will appear in your Excel font dropdown.
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