# Barcode

The **Barcode** field allows a quick and convenient way to create many types of barcodes into an image frame from a field.

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### List of supported Barcodes

* EAN5
* EAN8
* EAN13
* EAN14
* Code 39
* Code 128
* GS1-128
* UPCA
* I2Of5
* Data Matrix
* [QR Code](https://easycatalog.nousmedis.com/setting-up-your-data/field-options/available-field-options/the-format-pane/qr-code)

The following QR code types are supported:

* Text
* URL

The following QR codes can also be inserted, but a custom field needs to be created first in order to collect the necessary data:

* Business/vCard
* SMS
* Email

### Barcode color

Choose a color from the list. EasyCatalog will display all color swatches defined in your document.

### Output human-readable text

Enable this option to display the barcode text beneath the graphic. Then, select a paragraph style from the `Paragraph Style` dropdown menu.

### Inserting barcodes

To insert a field as a barcode:

1. Edit the field’s Field Options using the *Field Options* menu from the data panel’s pop-out menu
2. On the “*Format*” pane, change the field’s type to be “*Barcode*“
3. Select the barcode type from the *Barcode Type* pop-up.

The field will now be treated in the same way as an image field, so to insert the barcode insert the field into an image box or assign a `Field Specifier` for this field to an image box.