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Microsoft® Excel Barcode FAQ & Tutorial

This short FAQ and tutorial describes how to use IDAutomation's Bar Code ActiveX Control and Bar Code fonts in Microsoft® Excel.

Method 1 - using Self Checking Fonts, MICR and OCR fonts
Self Checking Barcode Fonts, MICR and OCR fonts are compatible with Excel and may be used with ease.
Method 2 - using the Barcode ActiveX Control
After purchasing or downloading the ActiveX Control, it can be dragged, dropped and sized on a spreadsheet.
Method 3 - using VBA Source Code with Barcode Fonts
The source code calculates the start, stop and check digits for the barcode and returns a character string, that when combined with the barcode font, creates a correct barcode. Download a sample here.

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