Word EAN 13 Barcode Generator
How to create, print barcode EAN 13 labels in Microsoft Word, no font install, free download
How to generate, display, print barcode EAN 13 labels in Microsoft Word without using font. Free download.
- Compatible with latest GS1 barcode specification for EAN-13 barcode generation
- Draw and print EAN-13 barcode in Word 2016, 2013, 2010 and 2007 versions on Microsoft Windows
- Easily generate EAN-13, EAN-13+2 & EAN-13+5 in Microsoft Word documents
- Create EAN-13 barcode in Word documents with no special programming skills
- Support to customize EAN-13 barcode image through resetting barcode properties
- Professional linear EAN-13 barcode plugin for Word used extensively
- Grant perpetual and royalty-free Word Barcode Addin User License
You may consider using this add-in to generate and insert both linear and 2D barcodes into your Microsoft Word documents.
This advanced add-in can be used to add EAN-13 barcodes in Microsoft Word 365, 2021, 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, and 2007 versions, ensuring broad compatibility across common Word installations.
No programming knowledge is necessary for operating this add-in.
This professional and mature barcode add-in does not require barcode fonts, simplifying the barcode creation process compared to methods that rely on specific font installations.
You may not need to know any barcode specifications of the EAN-13 symbology to use this add-in effectively, as all key settings are preconfigured.
The EAN-13 barcodes created in Word documents can be printed by all printers, whether high-resolution or low-resolution, ensuring flexibility in output.
You can insert high-quality EAN-13 barcodes in Word documents with just a few clicks, saving time on document preparation.
EAN-13 Barcode Symbol Overview
EAN-13, based on UPC-A standard, is implemented by EAN in Europe. It is the standard version of EAN barcode symbology. EAN-13 is linear barcode symbology with a fixed length of 13 digits and widely used in marking retail goods.
EAN-13 Data Code Encoding in Word EAN-13 encoding characters and data length
EAN-13 barcode can encode numeric digits from 0 through 9.
The EAN-13 barcode symbology supports numeric data encoding only, which differentiates it from more versatile symbologies like Code 128.
EAN-13 code includes 12 digits of GS1 data message along with a trailing check digit, for a total of 13 digits of bar code data.
The 13th digit is a mandatory check digit for validation, ensuring the barcode data is accurate and scannable.
EAN-13 may include an add-on symbol with 2 digits or 5 digits.
Using Word EAN-13 barcode generator add-in, you can generate EAN-13 barcodes in Microsoft Word document, by choose barcode type "EAN-13", "EAN-13 +2" or "EAN-13 +5".
Note: Entering non-numeric characters in the Microsoft Office Word Application barcode panel will result in an invalid barcode and scanning failure. Always double-check the data field to ensure it contains only digits 0-9.
Ensure the add-on data matches the selected mode (2 digits for 2-digit add-on, 5 digits for 5-digit add-on) and contains only numeric digits.
EAN-13 Check Digit
The EAN-13 check digit is a validation digit used to confirm accurate scanning, reducing errors caused by misreads or incorrect data entry.
The check sum digit is an additional digit.
The checksum digit is based on a modulo 10 calculation based on the weighted sum of the values of each of the first 12 digits in EAN-13 barcode.
Using EAN-13 barcode generator in Word, you can input 12 digits data without the last checksum digit.
The EAN-13 barcode software will always ignore your provided check digit, and calculate the check digit based on your first 12 code digits.
The generated barcode includes the correct check digit in its structure, which is essential for reliable scanning and data validation in real-world use. You can verify the check digit's accuracy by using a barcode verification tool or scanning the barcode to ensure it reads correctly.
How to Add An EAN-13 Barcode in Word
It is simple to generate and print a standard and advanced EAN-13 barcode image in Microsoft Office Word.
- Create a new Word document and move to "Add-Ins" tab.
- Click "Insert" under the Excel menu bar and a barcode setting panel pops up.
- Choose "EAN13" in "SYMBOLOGY" and input encodable data in "VALID DATA".
- If necessary, adjust the parameters of the EAN-13 barcode in the barcode setting panel.
- Click "Insert" and an EAN-13 barcode is inserted on the document.
- The properties of the created barcodes can be modified again, and then click "Update".
Frequently Asked Questions
What defines an EAN-13 code?
EAN-13 is a 13-digit barcode: 12 data digits and 1 check digit. EAN (European Article Number) is now renamed GTIN (Global Trade Item Number)
and the EAN-13 barcode assigns a unique 13-digit number to every product, serves to uniquely identify retail products globally.
What is the difference between the EAN barcode and EAN-13 specifically?
EAN barcodes comprise EAN-13, EAN-8, and their respective 2-digit or 5-digit add-on barcodes. EAN refers to the complete barcode symbology.
How are the digits arranged in an EAN-13 barcode?
The 13-digit EAN-13 barcode is structured into four components:
- Prefix: 2-3 digits for the country of origin.
- Manufacturer Code: 4-5 digits identifying the brand owner.
- Product Code: 5 digits unique to the item.
- Check Digit: 1 digit that ensures the code was scanned correctly.
How can I ensure an EAN-13 barcode I made is valid?
An EAN-13 barcode's last digit is a check digit, It acts as a checksum to confirm the first 12 digits are correct.
What's the smallest allowed size for EAN-13, and how to utilize it?
For EAN-13 barcodes, GS1 recommends a minimum size of 30mm wide and 20mm high. In application,
this means the printed symbol must not be reduced below this size.
How can I print EAN-13 barcodes properly?
Follow these guidelines for proper EAN-13 printing:
- The barcode file should have a DPI that is the same or higher than your printer's native resolution to prevent blurriness.
- The human-readable text of EAN-13 needs a legible font. ideally the GS1-standard OCR-B font.
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