Word 2007 Intelligent Barcode

[alpc]

How do I add an intelligent barcode to a mailing address in Word 2007?

 

[Graham Mayor]

Are barcodes intelligent? The barcode produced by Word is POSTNET.

The USPS no longer accepts that format for bulk mail discounts -- see
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/897290. You might as well not use the
barcode feature at all. However the barcode field is still available and can
be inserted into a document.

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[Peter Jamieson]

Assuming you mean USPS Intelligent Barcodes, I suggest you go to

https://ribbs.usps.gov/index.cfm?page=intellmailmailpieces

where there is an overview. The "Encoder software and fonts" link leads
to a list that mentions Microsoft office, so you may find what you need
there. However, I do not need or use this stuff myself so am not in a
good position to help further.

Peter Jamieson

http://tips.pjmsn.me.uk

 

[Jay Freedman]

That's the right starting place. Before downloading any of the
software and fonts, though, read and understand the Getting Started
document,
https://ribbs.usps.gov/intelligentm...h_guides/getstrtd/USPSIMB_Getting_Started.pdf

It says, in part, "A Mailer Identifier (Mailer ID or MID) is
required... the MID should be obtained from the local Business Mail
Entry Unit (BMEU)... Mail owners and mail preparers will be assigned a
6-digit or 9-digit Mailer Identifier based on criteria established by
the Postal Service."

You can't create valid barcodes until you have been assigned an MID,
so I suggest that you ask the USPS local unit for assistance with the
rest of the procedure while you're applying there.

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Jay Freedman
Microsoft Word MVP
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