DLSoft Application Note 08011

Code 39 Barcode Font producing non-scannable barcodes in Word 2000

Problem
Typing barcode data enclosed in * symbols (one set of 
start/stop characters for Code 39) and then changing 
the barcode font to a dLSoft Barcode Font for Windows
Code 39 font produces a barcode which does not scan.

Cause
By default the Word 2000 installation enables some 
auto-correct actions, one of which is the a word 
enclosed in * symbols is automatically reformatted as
Bold without the * symbols. Thus the start/stop bars for
the Code 39 barcode are removed.

Resolution
1. From Word's Tools menu select Auto-correct
2. Choose the "Auto-Format as you type" Tab in the 
displayed dialog
3. Uncheck the "*Bold* and _Italic_ with real formatting"
check box.
4. Push the OK button.


By default the Word 2000 installation enables some 
auto-correct actions, one of which is the a word 
enclosed in * symbols is automatically reformatted as
Bold without the * symbols.


dLSoft
August 2001