See Wikipedia: EAN-8, Wikipedia: International Article Number (EAN-13), and EAN-13 and EAN-8. JAN8 JAN13 A JAN: Japanese barcode for product ID's (8 digit/13 digit). JAN8 is an alias of EAN8. JAN13 is an alias of EAN13. UPCA UPCE A UPC (A&E): US barcode for product ID's as specified in GS1-BARCODE. UPCA is used for most edible items, UPCE.
This web page was created to determine which barcode the client may be trying to duplicate, or which type of barcode would best fit an application. The simplest way to identify a barcode type (symbology) is to match the start and stop characters (designated in red) at the beginning and ending of the following barcode examples. Barcode for Beginners Video
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| Symbology | Description | Barcode Types | Example of Barcode |
| Code 39 | The Code 39 barcode is the easiest to use of alpha-numeric barcodes and is designed for character self-checking, thus eliminating the requirement for check character calculations. | HIBC LIC LOGMARS MIL-STD-1189B MIL-STD-129 MIL-STD-2073-1C MIL-STD-129N | |
| Code 128 | Character set A allows for uppercase characters, punctuation, numbers and several special functions such as a return or tab. | CANADA POST USPS ISBT 128 USS Code 128 ISS Code 128 | |
| Character set B allows for upper and lower case letters, punctuation, numbers and a few select functions. | |||
| GS1-128 | Character set C interleaves two numbers into each barcode character which makes it a very high-density barcode. The FNC1 function (indicated in blue) designates it as a GS1-128 symbol. The number immediately following the FNC1 is the Application Identifier (AI). | UCC 128 EAN 128 SSCC-18 SCC-14 GTIN (EAN14) | |
| UPCa | The Universal Product Code (UPC) barcode is used in the retail industry. UPC-A consists of 12 numbers. | UPC UCC12 | |
UPCe | UPC-E consists of 12 numbers that are compressed into 8 numbers for small packages. | ||
| EAN13 | The European Article Numbering System (EAN) is a superset of U.P.C. EAN-13 consists of 13 numbers. | ISBN ISSN Bookland JAN | |
| EAN8 | The European Article Numbering System (EAN) is a superset of U.P.C. EAN-8 and consists of 8 digits for small packages. | ||
| Interleaved 2 of 5 | Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) is a numeric-only barcode used for encoding pairs of numbers in a high density barcode format similar to code 128 character set C. | ITF-14 EAN-14 SCC-14 GTIN DUN14 USPS | |
| Codabar | The symbology of the Codabar character set consists of barcode symbols representing characters 0-9, letters A to D and the following symbols: – . $ / +. | Rationalized Codabar USD-4 NW-7 2 of 7 Code | |
| Industrial 2 of 5 | The symbology of the Industrial Code 2 of 5 character set consists of barcode symbols representing the numbers 0-9, the start character and the stop character. | Code 2 of 5 | |
| Code 11 | The symbology of the Code 11 character set consists of barcode symbols representing the numbers 0-9, a dash symbol, the start character and the stop character. | ||
| Code 93 | The symbology of the Code 93 character set consists of barcode symbols representing characters 0-9, A-Z, the space character and the following symbols: /, + , %, – , . , $ . | ||
| GS1 DataBar | GS1 DataBar is capable of encoding up to 20,000,000,000,000 (20 trillion) values. | ||
| DataBar Expanded | GS1 DataBar Expanded is a variable length, expanded version of the DataBar symbology capable of encoding the 14 digit GTIN and additional data. | ||
| DataBar Expanded Stacked | GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked Omni-directional has the exact same data characteristics as GS1 DataBar Expanded, except that it may be stacked to decrease width and increase height. | ||
| DataBar Omni-Directional Stacked | GS1 DataBar Stacked Omni-Directional has the exact same data characteristics as GS1 DataBar. This symbol is approved for POS use after 1-1-2010. | ||
| DataBar Truncated | GS1 DataBar Truncated has the exact same data characteristics as the GS1 DataBar barcode, except the bar height is set to the minimum height of 13 times the X dimension. | ||
| GS1 DataBar Limited | GS1 DataBar Limited has the same data characteristics as the GS1 DataBar barcode, except that it may only include values up to 4,000,000,000,000 (4 trillion). | ||
| GS1 DataBar Coupon Code | GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked Omni-directional as a coupon. Coupon Code Tutorial | ||
| MSI Plessey | The MSI Plessey barcode was designed in the 1970s by the Plessey Company in England and has been used primarily in libraries and retail applications. | MSI Code Pulse Width Modulated Barcode | |
| POSTNET | The POSTNET (Postal Numeric Encoding Technique) barcode is a special barcode developed by the US Post Office to encode zip code information. | Zip Zip + 4 DPBC | |
| PLANET | The U.S. Postal Service uses a special barcode called PLANET to track letter-size mail electronically | USPS CONFIRM | |
| USPS IMb | A 4 state height-modulated barcode designed for use in high speed, automated, mail sorting machines that allow both Planet and Postnet barcode information to be combined into a single symbol. | 4-State Customer Barcode 4CB or 4-CB OneCode Solution Barcode USPS4CB | |
| MICR E13B | The MICR E13B font is a special font that is used on bank checks and drafts in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Panama, UK, and a few other countries to print MICR characters for magnetic recognition and optical character recognition systems. | ||
| MICR CMC7 | The MICR CMC-7 font is a special font that is used on bank checks in Mexico, France, Spain and most Spanish speaking countries. | ||
| OCRa OCRb | The OCR-A and OCR-B character sets contain both upper and lower case letters, numbers, and several special characters. The OCR-A font characters were created from ANSI X3.17-1981 specifications and the OCR-B font characters were created from ANSI X3.49-1982 specifications. | OCR-B1 Eurobanking OCR-A1 Eurobanking | |
| PDF417 | The PDF-417 symbology uses Reed Solomon error correction; the printed PDF417 barcode symbol can withstand damage without causing loss of data. | ||
| Data Matrix ECC200 | Data Matrix ECC200 is a very area efficient 2D barcode symbology that uses a unique square module perimeter pattern that helps the barcode scanner determine cell locations. It can encode GS1 data, letters, numbers, text and actual data bytes. This symbol can withstand damage without causing loss of data. | ||
| GS1 DotCode | DotCode is a 2D symbology that adheres to AIM ISS DotCode Rev 4 specification and supports all GS1 Application Identifiers. Dot Code is primarily used for high speed printers where accuracy is not always guaranteed. | ||
| MaxiCode | MaxiCode is a two-dimensional matrix barcode symbology containing hexagon modules in a 1″ square area. MaxiCode is used by UPS (United Parcel Service) on packing slips for sorting and addressing packages. | ||
| Aztec | Aztec is an area efficient 2D barcode symbology that can encode letters, numbers, text and actual bytes of data, including Unicode and extended characters, plus small photos. | ||
| QR-Code | QR-Code is an efficient, two-dimensional (2D) barcode symbology that allows easy encoding of MECARD data including phone numbers and web URLs. This symbol can withstand damage without causing loss of data. |
NOTE: This section is not applicable to Word 2010.
Syntax:
Barcode 15143
MERGEBARCODE field-argument-1 field-argument-2 [ switches ]
field-argument-1:
field-argument
field-argument-2:
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field-argument
Description:
This field is analogous to the field code, MERGEFIELD. Themain difference is that MERGEBARCODE generates a DISPLAYBARCODE field based onthe merge result instead of showing it directly. The syntax of fieldinstruction and supported switches is also different.
The use of field-argument-1is the same as the datafield in the MERGEFIELD field.
field-argument-2is a text string containing the typeof barcode (barcode-type) that will be generated. The valid values(case-insensitive) are: UPCA|UPCE|JAN13|JAN8|EAN13|EAN8|CASE|ITF14|NW7|CODE39|CODE128|JPPOST|QR
The meanings of these values are described in the followingtable:
Barcode 1 8 0
Field-argument-2 | Barcode Type Description |
|---|---|
QR | A QR 2D bar code as specified by [ISO/IEC18004:2006]. |
CODE128 | A Code 128 linear bar code as specified by [AIM-BC4-1995-Code128]. |
CODE39 | A Code 39 linear bar code as specified by [AIM-BC1-1995-Code39]. |
JPPOST | Japanese Postal Service Customer barcode. JPPost is compliant with CBC (Customer Bar Code), which is also known as RM4SCC. |
EAN8|EAN13 | An EAN - International Article Number worldwide bar code for product ID's (8 digit/13 digit) as specified in [GS1-BARCODE]. |
JAN8|JAN13 | A JAN: Japanese barcode for product ID's (8 digit/13 digit). JAN8 is an alias of EAN8. JAN13 is an alias of EAN13. |
UPCA|UPCE | A UPC (A&E): US barcode for product ID's as specified in [GS1-BARCODE]. |
ITF14 | An ITF-14 item-tracking barcode for shipping as specified in [GS1-BARCODE]. |
NW7 | A NW-7 (CODABAR) serial number bar code as specified by [AIM-BC3-1995-Codabar]. |
CASE | USPS barcode – FIM/POSTNET (*2) - barcode for tracking USPS mail. CASE is an alias of ITF14. |
Switches: Zero or more of the followingfield-specific-switches.
Field Switch | Description |
|---|---|
h field-argument | The text in this switch's field-argument is an integer that specifies the height of the symbol. The units are in TWIPS (1/1440 inch). |
s field-argument | The text in this switch's field-argument is an integer that specifies a scaling factor for the symbol. The value is in whole percentage points and the valid values are [10, 1000] |
q field-argument | The text in this switch's field-argument is an integer that specifies the error correction level of QR Code. Valid values are [L|M|Q|H]. |
p field-argument | The text in this switch's field-argument specifies the style of a POS barcode (barcode types UPCA|UPCE|EAN13|EAN8). The valid values are [STD|SUP2|SUP5|CASE]. |
x | Fixes the check digit if it's invalid. |
d | Adds Start/Stop characters for barcode types NW7 and CODE39 |
c field-argument | The text in this switch's field-argument specifies the style of a Case Code for barcode type ITF14. The valid values are [STD|EXT|ADD] |
r field-argument | The text in this switch's field-argument is an integer that specifies the rotation of the barcode symbol. Valid values are [0, 3] |
f field-argument | The text in this switch's field-argument is an integer that specifies the foreground color of the barcode symbol. Valid values are in the range [0, 0xFFFFFF] |
b field-argument | The text in this switch's field-argument is an integer that specifies the background color of the barcode symbol. Valid values are in the range [0, 0xFFFFFF] |
t | Display barcode data (text) along with image |
a | Concatenate all mapped address fields to generate a Japanese Postal Customer Barcode. The field-argument and Barcode-Type arguments and all other switches are ignored when this switch is used. |
[Example: The following field uses the data in BarcodeDatato generate an EAN-13 barcode with default style:
1/8 Inch To Mm
end example]
[Example: The following field uses the data in URL togenerate a QR Code with highest error correction level:
Barcode 1 8 X 2
end example]
[Example: The following field concatenates all mappedaddress fields and uses that data to generate a Japanese Postal CustomerBarcode:
NOTE: This section is not applicable to Word 2010.
Syntax:
Barcode 15143
MERGEBARCODE field-argument-1 field-argument-2 [ switches ]
field-argument-1:
field-argument
field-argument-2:
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field-argument
Description:
This field is analogous to the field code, MERGEFIELD. Themain difference is that MERGEBARCODE generates a DISPLAYBARCODE field based onthe merge result instead of showing it directly. The syntax of fieldinstruction and supported switches is also different.
The use of field-argument-1is the same as the datafield in the MERGEFIELD field.
field-argument-2is a text string containing the typeof barcode (barcode-type) that will be generated. The valid values(case-insensitive) are: UPCA|UPCE|JAN13|JAN8|EAN13|EAN8|CASE|ITF14|NW7|CODE39|CODE128|JPPOST|QR
The meanings of these values are described in the followingtable:
Barcode 1 8 0
Field-argument-2 | Barcode Type Description |
|---|---|
QR | A QR 2D bar code as specified by [ISO/IEC18004:2006]. |
CODE128 | A Code 128 linear bar code as specified by [AIM-BC4-1995-Code128]. |
CODE39 | A Code 39 linear bar code as specified by [AIM-BC1-1995-Code39]. |
JPPOST | Japanese Postal Service Customer barcode. JPPost is compliant with CBC (Customer Bar Code), which is also known as RM4SCC. |
EAN8|EAN13 | An EAN - International Article Number worldwide bar code for product ID's (8 digit/13 digit) as specified in [GS1-BARCODE]. |
JAN8|JAN13 | A JAN: Japanese barcode for product ID's (8 digit/13 digit). JAN8 is an alias of EAN8. JAN13 is an alias of EAN13. |
UPCA|UPCE | A UPC (A&E): US barcode for product ID's as specified in [GS1-BARCODE]. |
ITF14 | An ITF-14 item-tracking barcode for shipping as specified in [GS1-BARCODE]. |
NW7 | A NW-7 (CODABAR) serial number bar code as specified by [AIM-BC3-1995-Codabar]. |
CASE | USPS barcode – FIM/POSTNET (*2) - barcode for tracking USPS mail. CASE is an alias of ITF14. |
Switches: Zero or more of the followingfield-specific-switches.
Field Switch | Description |
|---|---|
h field-argument | The text in this switch's field-argument is an integer that specifies the height of the symbol. The units are in TWIPS (1/1440 inch). |
s field-argument | The text in this switch's field-argument is an integer that specifies a scaling factor for the symbol. The value is in whole percentage points and the valid values are [10, 1000] |
q field-argument | The text in this switch's field-argument is an integer that specifies the error correction level of QR Code. Valid values are [L|M|Q|H]. |
p field-argument | The text in this switch's field-argument specifies the style of a POS barcode (barcode types UPCA|UPCE|EAN13|EAN8). The valid values are [STD|SUP2|SUP5|CASE]. |
x | Fixes the check digit if it's invalid. |
d | Adds Start/Stop characters for barcode types NW7 and CODE39 |
c field-argument | The text in this switch's field-argument specifies the style of a Case Code for barcode type ITF14. The valid values are [STD|EXT|ADD] |
r field-argument | The text in this switch's field-argument is an integer that specifies the rotation of the barcode symbol. Valid values are [0, 3] |
f field-argument | The text in this switch's field-argument is an integer that specifies the foreground color of the barcode symbol. Valid values are in the range [0, 0xFFFFFF] |
b field-argument | The text in this switch's field-argument is an integer that specifies the background color of the barcode symbol. Valid values are in the range [0, 0xFFFFFF] |
t | Display barcode data (text) along with image |
a | Concatenate all mapped address fields to generate a Japanese Postal Customer Barcode. The field-argument and Barcode-Type arguments and all other switches are ignored when this switch is used. |
[Example: The following field uses the data in BarcodeDatato generate an EAN-13 barcode with default style:
1/8 Inch To Mm
end example]
[Example: The following field uses the data in URL togenerate a QR Code with highest error correction level:
Barcode 1 8 X 2
end example]
[Example: The following field concatenates all mappedaddress fields and uses that data to generate a Japanese Postal CustomerBarcode:
end example]
