Create Barcodes In Google Sheets In 2 Easy Steps
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Barcodes are visual representations of numbers and strings.

Typically they represent numbers that link back to records in a database storing valuable information about a product.

They’re easy for machines to scan and are ubiquitous in stores and warehouses around the world.

Learn how to create barcodes in Google Sheets in this post, with a simple 2-step process.

Step 1: Download The Barcode Fonts

There are three families of barcode fonts available in Google Sheets:

1. Libre Barcode 39 for Code 39 barcodes. These are commonly used as labels in industry, e.g. name badges, inventory, and applications.
2. Libre Barcode 128 for Code 128 barcodes. These are used extensively in packaging and the shipping industry.
3. Libre Barcode EAN13 for EAN barcodes. These barcodes are commonly used in retail.

To add these fonts, go to the font menu in your toolbar and click on “More fonts”:

In the font popup, search for “Libre barcode”.

Select all of the Libre Barcode fonts (39, 39 Extended, 39 Text, 39 Extended Text, 128, and EAN13) and click OK:

Step 2: Format Values As Barcodes In Google Sheets

Highlight the number and apply one of the new Libre Barcode fonts you downloaded in step 1:

Note:

To use Code 39, you need to wrap your number with * asterisks. You can do this easily with this formula:

Code 128 and EAN13 do not require any modification. The number can be formatted directly as a barcode.

Code 39 Barcodes in Google Sheets

Libre Barcode 39 turns values into a plain barcode according to Code 39.

And Libre Barcode 39 Text turns values into a barcode with the ID number printed underneath.

Code 128 Barcode Examples

Libre Barcode 128 turns values into barcodes according to Code 128.

Libre Barcode 128 Text does not appear to be available in the Google Sheets font library.

EAN13 Barcode Examples

There are various barcodes available with the Libre Barcode EAN13 font, shown here:

You can scan or even print these barcodes and use them in the real world.

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Barcodes in Google Sheets Template

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See Also

How To Create QR Codes in Google Sheets Using Formulas

How To Add Subscript and Superscript In Google Sheets

A Complete Guide To The Google Sheets Custom Number Format