How to Generate Data Matrix in Word
Data Matrix is also known as Data Matrix ECC200. It is a 2D matrix barcode symbology mainly used on small applications. Different from QR Code, Data Matrix has both square format and rectangular format.
Data Matrix Add-In for Word developed by BusinessRefinery is easy to integrate Microsoft Office Word Document 2007 and Microsoft Office Word Document 2010 for generating and inserting multiple Data Matrix barcodes. It is compatible with the latest ISO Data Matrix barcode standard.
With Data Matrix Add-In for Word, high-quality Data Matrix barcode may export generated with specified barcode size and image. Selected barcode orientations are provided for rotating Data Matrix images into any angle of 0, 90, 180 or 270 degrees. Here are some user guides for
encoding valid data for Data Matrix,
manipulating Data Matrix image, and
specifying proper size for Data Matrix.
Data Matrix Add-In for Word Features
Encodable Characters | Support to encode: - Standard ASCII characters 0-127 (default: ISO/IEC 646) - Extended ASCII characters 128-255 (default: ISO/IEC 8859-1) |
Barcode Specification | Support to generate pre-configured Data Matrix barcodes in accordance with ISO / IEC 16022 (2nd edition 2006-09-15) |
Quick Integration | Easy to integrate advanced Data Matrix generating features into Microsoft Office Word 2007/2010 |
Simple to Use | Provide detailed user guides over every aspect of Data Matrix generation |
Multiple Usage | Support to create single Data Matrix barcode, Data Matrix barcode lists or link Data Matrix barcodes in cells as your wish |
For all Printers | Directly stream high-quality Data Matrix barcode images that are compatible with all printers |
Data Matrix Add-In for Word Requirements
Windows OS & .NET Compatible with Microsoft Windows 7/XP/Vista, Windows Installer 3.1, VSTO 3.0 Runtime sp1, and .NET Framework 3.5 sp1. | Microsoft Office Compatible with Microsoft Office Word Document 2007; Microsoft Office Word Document 2010. |
Install Data Matrix Add-In for Word
- Download the BizCode Add-In for Microsoft Word and unzip;
- Closed your Word and Run the Setup file;
- Reopen your Office Word and you will find BizCode Add-In for Microsoft Word installed.
How to Generate Data Matrix Barcode in MS-Word?
- Create a new Word Document and activate BizCode Add-In for Microsoft Word;
- Go to "Barcode Setting Panel" and choose "Barcode Type" to "Data Matrix";
- Input some data - "Data Matrix" in "Data";
- Click "Generate"; then a Data Matrix barcode occurs in your Word Document.
How to Generate GS1 Compatible Data Matrix Barcode in MS-Word?
- Create a new Word Document and activate BizCode Add-In for Microsoft Word;
- Go to "Barcode Setting Panel" and choose "Barcode Type" to "Data Matrix";
- Input some data - "Data Matrix" in "Data";
- Go to "2D Barcode" and activate "GS1 Compatible Barcode";
- Click "Generate"; then a GS1 Compatible Data Matrix barcode occurs in your Word Workbook.
How to Encode Mail Merge Fields into Data Matrix Barcodes?
- Create a new Word Document and activate BizCode Add-In for Microsoft Word;
- Go to "Barcode Setting Panel" and choose "Barcode Type" to "Data Matrix";
- Input some data - "Data Matrix" in "Data";
- Activate "Mailings" tab on the panel button and create a recipient list;
- Click "Generate"; then a barcode occurs in your Word Document;
- Switch back to the "Mailings" tab and then click "Finish & Merge" to test the mail merge.
How to Create Data Matrix Barcode Labels in MS-Word?
- Create a new Word Document and activate BizCode Add-In for Microsoft Word;
- Go to "Mailings" tab, select "Labels";
- Go to "Barcode Setting Panel" and choose "Barcode Type" to "Data Matrix"; Input some data - "Data Matrix" in "Data";
- Click inside the first cell of the table and click "Insert Barcode";
- Finish the layout of the first label with "Insert Merge Field";
- Switch back to the "Mailings" tab and click "Update Labels" to create barcode labels in other cells automatically;
- Click "Finish & Merge".