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Microsoft Word Code 39 Barcode Generator
How to create, print Code 39, Code 3 of 9 barcode labels in MS Word without font. Free Download

How to generate, display, print Code 39, Code 3 of 9 barcode labels in Microsoft Word without using font. Free download.

Light-weight and easy-to-use linear Code 39 generating plugin used widely
Easy to use Code 39 plugin with no special programming skills needed
Compatible with latest Code 39 barcode specification ISO/IEC 16388
Generate and create Code 39 & Code 39 Extension in Word 365, 2021/2019/2016/2013/2010/2007
Provide flexible Code 39 barcode size and image options in Microsoft Word
Purchase flexible royalty-free User License of Word Barcode Addin

Introduce Code 39 Barcode

Code 39 is a linear symbology, which was invented by Intermec Co. in 1974. It is the first alphanumeric symbology in the world and widely used in auto-management of industry, library etc. Code 39 is also called USS Code 39, USS 39, Code 3/9, Code 3 of 9, USD-3, LOGMARS & Alpha39.

Code 39 Character Set Encoding in Word

Code 39 standard mode

Code 39 barcode standard mode supports 43 characters, including

Numeric digit: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Uppercase letters (A - Z)
Special characters: - (Dash), $ (Dollar), % (Percentage), (Space), . (Point), / (Slash), + (Plus)
Start/Stop character

Using Code 39 Word generator add-in, you need provide the first three characters and the Code 39 generator software will generate the standard Code 39 barcode in the Microsoft Word file. Using Word Code 39 barcode generator add-in, you do not need any font, VBA, Macro, formula programming to generate Code 39 barcode in Microsoft Word files.

Code 39 full ASCII mode

Code 39 supports encoding the full 128 character ASCII character set in accordance with ISO 646 IRV.

To create Code 39 with full ASCII characters in Word document, you need choose barcode type as "Code 39 ex".

Code 39 characters minimum & maximum size

There are no rigid requirements for Code 39 barcode data maximum and minimum length.

Some barcode scanners will not read and scan code 39 for less than 4 characters by default. You need configure barcode scanner settings to minimize the length of code 39 characters to 0.

Using Word Code 39 barcode generator software, you need at lease provide one character to generate Code 39 in Microsoft Office Word document.

Code 39 symbol check digit in Word

Code 39 does not include a checksum or check digit by default. However you can apply a check digit with modulo 43 if you need it. To enable Code 39 check digit, you need apply the option "Apply checksum char" in the tab "1D Barcode" in barcode settings pane in Microsoft Office Word application. data matrix barcode font for excel
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Download Code 39 Word Barcode Plugin

We offer Code 39 Word Barcode Plugin Trial online. Customers are free to download and unzip this trial version. It contains:

KeepAutomationWord2007Addin.exe
KeepAutomationWord2010Addin.exe
End user license agreement
Installation tutorial
Order page

There is a limitation on Code 39 Word Barcode Plugin Trial application. As a "KA Barcode" watermark may appear on generated Code 39 barcode image, this trial version can not be used for business purposes.

Install Code 39 Word Barcode Addin

Click here to view Code 39 Word Addin installation tutorial. Or you can follow steps below.

Download and unzip "KA.Barcode for Word Trial".
Close all MS Office Word documents on your computer.
Double click "KeepAutomationWord2007Addin.exe"/"KeepAutomationWord2010Addin.exe".
Open a new Word document and you can see "Add-Ins" tab in the Word menu bar.

Generate A Code 39 Barcode in Word

Switch to "Add-Ins" tab and click "Insert Barcode".
Choose "Code39" in the "SYMBOLOGY" pull-down menu.
Input valid Code 39 barcode data in the text box of "VALID DATA".
Adjust the parameters of the Code 39 barcode in the barcode setting panel.
Click "Insert" to finish the generation of the Code 39 barcode.
Users can easily update the generated barcodes by clicking "Update".

Add Code 39 Barcodes in Serial Letters

Open a new Word document and go to "Mailings" tab.
Click "Select Recipients" -> "Use Existing List" or "Type New List".
Generate a Code 39 barcode in the Word document.
Revise the parameters of the barcode if necessary.
Click "Finish & Merge" to edit, print or email your documents.

Create Code 39 Barcode Labels in Word

Open a new Word document and activate the barcode setting panel.
In the new Word document, switch to "Mailings" tab.
Click "Start Mail Merge" -> "Labels" and select the label size in the pull-down menu.
To activate "Type New List" or "Use Existing List", please click "Select Recipients".
Create a Code 39 barcode in the first cell of the document.
After clicking "Update Labels", the remaining part of the document will be filled with the same barcodes.
Now, click "Finish & Merge" button to choose other services you want.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary purpose of Code 39 barcode?

Code 39 barcode (or Code 3 of 9) allows encoding of numbers and text. It is commonly utilized in inventory, government, military, and electronics sectors.

What separates Code 39 from Code 128 barcodes?

Their approach to data accuracy sets them apart. Code 128 requires a checksum, making it more resilient. For Code 39, the checksum is optional; no checksum plus damage means it won't scan.

What's the difference between the Code 39 and Code 93 barcode formats?

Code 93 is an upgraded take on Code 39, supports higher-density encoding than Code 39. It was developed as a space-optimized alternative to its predecessor.

Is Code 39 capable of encoding lowercase letters?

The basic Code 39 doesn't work with lowercase letters; it's supports lowercase letters requires the use of Extended Code 39.

What's the smallest allowed size for Code 39?

Code 39 needs to follow these minimum size rules:

Narrow part width (X): The minimum dimensions for Code 39 are determined by the narrow bar width (X), which is application-specific.
Barcode height: must be the greater of 5.0mm or 15% of the symbol width (not including quiet zones).