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Formatting a Label
Barcode Elements
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Italic Click the Italics option box to place the human readable text in
italics.
Underline (This option is not available with human readable text.)
Value The value is the data entered that the barcode represents. Changing
the data changes the barcode.
Note: You can use the same techniques (highlighting, cursor
movement, editing) in the Value field as you do in a text element.
(See “Select Multiple Characters” on page 45 for more
information.)
Barcode Type Barcode types are made up of different symbologies (i.e., number
and thickness of bars and spaces).
The type of barcode to use
depends on industry standards or specific need. To change
the barcode type:
1.
In the Barcode Type field, click the down arrow.
2.
Select the appropriate barcode type.
Check Digit A check digit is used for error detection in a barcode. It consists of a
single digit computed from the other digits in the barcode. To
change the check digit model to use or to remove the check digit:
1.
In the Check Digit field, click the down arrow.
2.
Select the option to use.
Location The Location refers to the placement of the human readable text to
the barcode. To change the location, or to turn off the human
readable text:
1.
In the Location field, click the down arrow.
2.
Select the option to use.
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