UPC-A Barcode for Microsoft Word
How to generate, print UPC A barcode labels in Word document, no font use, free download
How to generate, display, print UPC-A barcode labels in Word document without using font. Free download.
- Reliable linear UPC-A barcode generating addin used world-wide
- Accurate UPC-A barcode generation according to GS1 standard
- Print & draw UPC-A barcodes directly in Microsoft Office Word 2016/2013/2010/2007
- Support adding supplement 2 & 5 digits for UPC-A barcodes in MS Word
- Easy to customize UPC-A barcode with user-friendly interface
- Automatically calculate and add checksum digit for UPC-A barcode
You may consider using this add-in to generate and insert both linear and 2D barcodes directly within Microsoft Word.
This tool allows you to insert high-quality UPC-A barcode images in your Word documents with ease.
It is entirely compatible with the latest version of Microsoft Word, including Microsoft 365, 2021, 2019.
UPC-A industry standards are predefined in the barcodes created by this plugin.
This professional and reliable barcode add-in does not require any barcode fonts for UPC-A generation.
Introduce UPC-A Barcode Features
UPC, short for Unites Product Code, is generally used in USA and Canada. It is also a well-known barcode in the word for its wide use in many fields. UPC is a linear barcode with a fixed-length. There are 5 types of UPC barcode and UPC-A is used for representing common goods.
UPC-A encoding characters and data length
UPC-A barcode can encode numeric digits from 0 through 9.
UPC-A encodes 11 digits of numeric (0 through 9) message data along with a trailing check digit, for a total of 12 digits of bar code data.
A standard UPC-A barcode is structured into four logical parts:
- Number system digit (identifies the type of product or industry)
- Manufacturer code (unique code for the product's manufacturer)
- Product code (unique code for the specific product)
- Check digit (ensures data accuracy and scannability)
UPC-A may be accompanied by an add-on symbol (2-digit or 5-digit)
To create UPC-A barcodes in Microsoft Word, you need choose barcode type "UPC-A" for standard barcodes,
"UPC-A +2" for UPC-A with 2 digits supplemental code; and "UPC-A +5" for UPC-A with 5 digits supplemental code.
UPC-A Check Digit in Word
The UPC-A checksum digit is based on a modulo 10 calculation based on the weighted sum of the values of each of the digits of UPC-A data message.
Using UPC-A barcode generator in Office Word application, you can input 11 digits data with or without the last check sum digit.
The UPC-A generator software will always ignore your provided check digit, and calculate the check digit based on your code first 11 digits.
Note: Manually entering an incorrect check digit will not affect the final barcode, as the add in always overrides it with a valid computed value. This prevents errors from manual calculation mistakes.
How to Insert an UPC-A Supplement 2 or 5 Barcode
- Firstly, activate the "Add-Ins" tab in Word, then click "Create Barcode". A "Barcode Settings" panel will appear on the right side of the window.
- In the "Barcode Type" pull-down menu (top of the panel), select either "UPC-A +2" (for 2-digit supplement) or "UPC-A +5" (for 5-digit supplement).
- Next, type valid main UPC-A data (excluding the supplement data) into the "Data" text box, then click the "Generate" button.
- Lastly, navigate to the "1D Barcode" section in the "Barcode Settings" panel, find the "Supplement data" option, and input your ideal supplement data to replace the default one.
Note: Ensure the main UPC-A data is valid (11 or 12 digits) to avoid encoding errors when adding the supplement.
Generate A UPC-A Barcode in Word
- Click "Add-Ins" -> "Insert Barcode" to activate a barcode setting panel.
- Select "UPCA" in "SYMBOLOGY" and type data in "VALID DATA".
- You can choose to adjust the parameters of the UPC-A barcode in the barcode setting panel.
- Now click "Insert" button and an UPC-A barcode is added successfully.
- The created UPC-A barcodes can also be updated by clicking "Update".
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a GTIN-12 UPC-A barcode used for, and what's its structure?
A GTIN-12 is a 12-digit Global Trade Item Number, typically scanned as a UPC-A barcode.
The number is made up of 11 data digits followed by one check digit.
In what way are EAN-13 and UPC-A different?
UPC-A barcodes have long been used in North America (USA and Canada).
The GTIN-12 is a 12-digit identifier encoded in a UPC-A barcode. Its structure is a breakdown of 11 data digits and a single check digit for validation.
How do UPC-A and UPC-E differ?
UPC-A is a full 12-digit code, and UPC-E is a shortened 6-digit UPC-A. It's used for applications where barcode space is restricted.
What is the minimum and maximum X-dimension size of a UPC-A barcode?
The smallest allowed X-dimension for UPC-A is 0.0104 inches, and the largest is 0.0260 inches.
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