How to Use WPS Barcode Field on Windows

Use Barcode Field with 2 how-to topics; both are available without membership, and you can jump to each task from the index below.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Create a barcode field

Entry path: Click the + button on the right side of the header → open the field type list → select Barcode

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

Success Criteria

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

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you choose another field type instead of Barcode, the new column will not be a barcode field.
• Environment note: If you plan to use scan entry later, make sure the mobile device can scan normally.

2. Set the barcode field input method

Entry path: 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 and return to the table.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The mobile-scan-only option is enabled in field settings.
• What you can do next: Future input follows the selected entry method.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you open the settings for the wrong field, the change will not apply to the target field.
• Environment note: After this option is enabled, manual typing is no longer supported and input must come from mobile scanning.