How to Use WPS Barcode Field on Windows

Use WPS Barcode Field with 2 how-to topics; all 2 are available without membership and 0 are membership-related.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Create a barcode field

Entry point: + button on the right side of the table header → Field Type drop-down list → Barcode

1. Click the + button on the right side of the table header.
2. Select Barcode from the field type list.
3. Enter a field name.
4. Click OK to finish creating the field.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: A new barcode field column appears in the data table.
• What you can do next: You can enter barcode content or open field settings for this field.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you do not choose Barcode from the field type list, another field type will be created instead.
• Environment note: Open an editable data table before starting these steps.

2. Set the barcode field input method

Entry point: Right-click the field title → Field Settings → Input Method

1. Right-click the title of the barcode field.
2. Select Field Settings.
3. In the Input Method area, select Only allow mobile scan entry.
4. Save the setting, then use a mobile device to scan and enter barcode information as needed.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The selected input method is shown in field settings.
• What you can do next: The field can now be filled according to the selected rule.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: After Only allow mobile scan entry is enabled, desktop manual entry is no longer suitable for this field.
• Environment note: A mobile device with barcode or QR code scanning support is needed for scan entry.