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A barcode object enables you to place a barcode on the template that, when printed, can be read by a barcode reader. There are many different types of barcodes, and using BarTender, you can create the one appropriate for your business needs.

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• Barcode Properties Dialog

  Once you have added a barcode object to the template, you can customize its properties using the property pages of the Barcode Properties dialog.

• Barcode Symbologies

  The four main types of barcode symbologies include linear, 2-D stacked, 2-D matrix, and composite. These pages describe the differences between the symbology types and detail those supported by BarTender.

• Customizing Symbology Options

  Most symbologies have numerous options available for customization, and although there are a few options that are common among the different symbologies, the majority of the options are symbology specific.

• Customizing Human Readable Characters

  The characters encoded in a barcode are often displayed below it. However, you can customize alternate ways to display the human readable characters using the options provided.