DESIGN / BARCODES

Add a barcode or QR code to a label

Press +, choose Barcode, pick the type from a list that shows each one, and set where the data comes from.

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74 symbologiesEach with a live preview

1D and 2DFilters for both

Data from a sheetOr a database or counter

Readability settingsX-dimension, quiet zone

THE PROBLEM

You know the barcode you need but not what it is called

Barcode names are not obvious. A list that shows every type next to its preview lets you choose by looking, then change your mind in one click.

THE FIX

Step by step

Open the add menu and choose Barcode The + button opens the element menu: Text, Barcode, Shape, Line, Image, PDF, Product List, HTML, Symbols and RFID.
Pick the barcode type from the list Open the type picker on the barcode’s properties. Choose symbology shows 74 types with a preview of each, and filters for Linear (1D), 2 of 5, Retail / GS1, 2D Matrix and more.
Filter to 2D codes for QR and Data Matrix The 2D Matrix filter lists QR Code, Micro QR, Data Matrix, GS1 Data Matrix, Aztec Code, MaxiCode and others.
Switch type from the quick bar With a barcode selected, the bar under it changes the type in one step without opening the full list.
Set the data and the readability rules Choose where the value comes from, then set the module size (X-dimension), the quiet zone and the error correction for QR codes.
Check it on a finished label A QR code and a Code 128 barcode on a 100 × 150 mm shipping label.

Open the add menu and choose Barcode: LabelInn screenshot — 1Open the add menu and choose BarcodeThe + button opens the element menu: Text, Barcode, Shape, Line, Image, PDF, Product List, HTML, Symbols and RFID.

Pick the barcode type from the list: LabelInn screenshot — 2Pick the barcode type from the listOpen the type picker on the barcode’s properties. Choose symbology shows 74 types with a preview of each, and filters for Linear (1D), 2 of 5, Retail / GS1, 2D Matrix and more.

Filter to 2D codes for QR and Data Matrix: LabelInn screenshot — 3Filter to 2D codes for QR and Data MatrixThe 2D Matrix filter lists QR Code, Micro QR, Data Matrix, GS1 Data Matrix, Aztec Code, MaxiCode and others.

Switch type from the quick bar: LabelInn screenshot — 4Switch type from the quick barWith a barcode selected, the bar under it changes the type in one step without opening the full list.

Set the data and the readability rules: LabelInn screenshot — 5Set the data and the readability rulesChoose where the value comes from, then set the module size (X-dimension), the quiet zone and the error correction for QR codes.

Check it on a finished label: LabelInn screenshot — 6Check it on a finished labelA QR code and a Code 128 barcode on a 100 × 150 mm shipping label.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How many barcode types are there?

The picker lists 74 symbologies, including Code 128, Code 39, EAN-13, UPC-A, ITF-14, GS1-128, QR Code, Data Matrix, GS1 Data Matrix, Aztec and PDF417.

Where can the barcode data come from?

A fixed value, a spreadsheet column, a database field, a counter or a date. The row of icons above the value field switches between them.

How do I make a barcode easier to scan?

Use the readability settings on the same panel: X-dimension (the module width), quiet zone and, for QR codes, the error-correction level.

Can I print the barcode’s text under it?

Yes, the human-readable text can be placed below, and it has its own font and alignment settings.

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