Open the report in Design view, right click on the barcode (or its' empty box) and select Edit Formula [Edit Field Object in v 8.5] from the drop down menu.
Follow the procedure above to replace the formula.
Note that invalid barcodes will not be visible. Some barcode types support only digits, other support only digits and upper case letters. Barcode that support only digits do not support spaces!!
Note that for font barcodes to be visible on reports viewed through the Report Application Server the font must be installed on the client computer.
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