Making Data Matrix Barcode in Microsoft Excel
An example how to use the ActiveX-based version of StrokeScribe barcode generator to insert a single Data Matrix barcode in Excel. Most of the examples do not require any programming.
If you need a non-ActiveX method or want to insert barcodes in bulk quantities, see the related tutorials.
Requirements
- Download and install the barcode generator.
Placing Data Matrix Barcode in Excel Using Active Document
1. Switch to the Insert tab on the Excel Ribbon and click Object.
2. Look for the StrokeScribe Document in the list of available objects:
3. Right-click the barcode object, select StrokeScribe Control->Properties from the context menu.
- Go to the General tab in the barcode properties dialog;
- Set Alphabet = DATAMATRIX;
- Type any text in the Text field.
Data Matrix Barcode Customization
There are no many properties to configure. You can set the quiet zone size around the Data Matrix object and choose a barcode color.
Switch to the Code-specific 2 tab in the barcode properties dialog.
Related Tutorials
- Barcode in Microsoft Excel
- Using Formula to Create Barcode in Excel
- Using DLL version of the barcode generator in Excel
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