Generate EAN-13 Barcodes in Excel with StrokeScribe - a Step-by-Step Guide
Tags: Excel, EAN-13, manually, formula, VBAAn example how to insert EAN-13 barcode in Excel with StrokeScribe barcode generator.
For more examples including bulk barcode generation, look in the related tutorials.
Setup
- Download and install the barcode generator
Placing EAN-13 as an Active Document
The method is good when you need a single EAN-13 barcode with manual data entry. This method does not require programming, but it is less customizable.
1. Switch to the Insert tab on the Ribbon and click Object.
2. Look for the StrokeScribe Document in the list:
3. Right-click the barcode object, select StrokeScribe Control->Properties from the context menu.
- Switch to the General tab;
- Set Alphabet = EAN-13 (this is the default setting);
- Enter the barcode data into the Text field.
The EAN-13 generator does not have any user-adjustable settings. You may only adjust the quiet zone size on the Additional tab.
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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