: Click and drag on your document to draw the barcode. Troubleshooting Missing Controls
: It was primarily distributed with Microsoft Access 2016 and certain Enterprise editions of Office 365.
If you’re migrating away from this ancient control, consider these solutions: i--- Microsoft Barcode Control 16.0 Activex Download
If you have a compatible version of Office installed, you can access the control directly through the Enable the Developer Tab : If not visible, right-click any ribbon tab, select Customize the Ribbon , and check the Insert the Control tab, click in the Controls group. ActiveX Controls , click the More Controls icon (looks like a screwdriver and wrench). Scroll through the list to find Microsoft Barcode Control 16.0 Draw the Barcode
This article is for educational and legacy maintenance purposes only. Microsoft Corporation does not endorse or support the continued use of the Barcode Control 16.0 ActiveX component. : Click and drag on your document to draw the barcode
: The control is primarily included in Microsoft Access and certain enterprise or professional versions of Office.
If the control is already on your system, follow these steps to use it in Excel or Access: ActiveX Controls , click the More Controls icon
If "Microsoft Barcode Control 16.0" does not appear in your "More Controls" list, it is likely because:
⚠️ Installing outdated ActiveX controls on a production machine exposes you to significant security vulnerabilities. Only proceed on isolated, air-gapped legacy systems or virtual machines running older Windows versions (Windows 7/8.1).