Add a barcode to a form

A barcode allows data to be scanned and transmitted into a database.

  1. Choose Edit > Preferences, click Forms, and select Automatically Calculate Field Values.
  2. Add sample data to fields that will be encoded.
  3. Choose Tools > Forms > Barcode Tool.
  4. Drag to define the barcode. (An area that’s too small appears gray.)
  5. Specify values in the properties dialog box.

To enable the barcode for Adobe Reader, choose Advanced > Enable Usage Rights in Adobe Reader.

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