I was wondering if I could print number in Word document as a bar code. I am
using Microsoft Office 2007.

Howdy Fridriksson,

I don't know about in 2007, but the following is true about 2003 and
eariler. The only kind of barcode Word can print without assistance is a
PostNet code
for a postal ZIP code, by using a BARCODE field. For any other kind of
barcode, you need either a special font or a separate program that generates
the barcodes as graphics for inclusion in a Word document.

You need to decide first what kind of barcode you need. The Code 39 and UPC
codes are probably the most common, but there are many more.

Here are some links that are worth looking at:
http://www.adams1.com/pub/russadam/share.html
http://www.barcodewiz.com/BarCode_ActiveX_Features.asp

they maybe able to work with Word 2007

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"M. Fridriksson" wrote:

> I was wondering if I could print number in Word document as a bar code. I am
> using Microsoft Office 2007.

The POSTNET barcode was dropped in Word 2007 because the barcode Word
produced is no longer USPS-compliant. See "The POSTNET bar code that Word
generates no longer qualifies for USPS bulk mailing discounts" at
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=897290

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"Texas Aggie" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Howdy Fridriksson,
>
> I don't know about in 2007, but the following is true about 2003 and
> eariler. The only kind of barcode Word can print without assistance is a
> PostNet code
> for a postal ZIP code, by using a BARCODE field. For any other kind of
> barcode, you need either a special font or a separate program that
> generates
> the barcodes as graphics for inclusion in a Word document.
>
> You need to decide first what kind of barcode you need. The Code 39 and
> UPC
> codes are probably the most common, but there are many more.
>
> Here are some links that are worth looking at:
> http://www.adams1.com/pub/russadam/share.html
> http://www.barcodewiz.com/BarCode_ActiveX_Features.asp
>
> they maybe able to work with Word 2007
>
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> answered to help others find anwsers to similar questions.
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>
> Fighting Texas Aggie Class of 2009
>
>
> "M. Fridriksson" wrote:
>
>> I was wondering if I could print number in Word document as a bar code.
>> I am
>> using Microsoft Office 2007.

But FWIW the ability to enter it is retained - insert > quick parts > field
> bar code.

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Suzanne S. Barnhill wrote:
> The POSTNET barcode was dropped in Word 2007 because the barcode Word
> produced is no longer USPS-compliant. See "The POSTNET bar code that
> Word generates no longer qualifies for USPS bulk mailing discounts" at
> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=897290
>
>
> "Texas Aggie" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:B23D65A2-D565-45CC-A66F-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> Howdy Fridriksson,
>>
>> I don't know about in 2007, but the following is true about 2003 and
>> eariler. The only kind of barcode Word can print without assistance
>> is a PostNet code
>> for a postal ZIP code, by using a BARCODE field. For any other kind
>> of barcode, you need either a special font or a separate program that
>> generates
>> the barcodes as graphics for inclusion in a Word document.
>>
>> You need to decide first what kind of barcode you need. The Code 39
>> and UPC
>> codes are probably the most common, but there are many more.
>>
>> Here are some links that are worth looking at:
>> http://www.adams1.com/pub/russadam/share.html
>> http://www.barcodewiz.com/BarCode_ActiveX_Features.asp
>>
>> they maybe able to work with Word 2007
>>
>> --
>> If this reply was helpful, please indicate that your question has
>> been answered to help others find anwsers to similar questions.
>>
>> www.silverbirddesigns.com
>>
>> Fighting Texas Aggie Class of 2009
>>
>>
>> "M. Fridriksson" wrote:
>>
>>> I was wondering if I could print number in Word document as a bar
>>> code. I am
>>> using Microsoft Office 2007.

Hi M.,

If you're looking for something other than the U.S. Postal Service barcode capability, mentioned in the previous responses, you'll
basically need a BarCode font that matches the 'encoding' for the bar code system you're using. For example if you're using the 3
of 9 system, you can acquire and install that font (there are commercial, shareware, and free versions) in Windows then type in the
numbers or text you want barcoded (3 of 9 starts and ends with a special bar, in many barcode fonts you type an asterisk to get that
character) then apply that font to the typed text, either directly or by creating and using a 'Barcode' character style in Word.
The latter is preferable as you can include the size you want the finished barcode to be (font size) which can make a difference in
printing and scanning.

There are applications that provide automation (macros) for doing this in Office, such as http://idautomation.com/fonts/tools/vba if
you're looking for a solution that includes the fonts and tools for applying on a larger scale.

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Try Monterey Barcode Creator (http://www.morovia.com/label/barcode-
creator.asp). It works like an OLE server. In case you do not know
what an OLE service is - an OLE server can be inserted into Word
directly and the data is embedded. If you need to change it just
double click the image in Word and it lauches Barcode Creator. Very
cool. Here is the screen shot:

http://www.morovia.com/label/Barcode...shots.Pic7.asp