Code 39 is the name for the most commonly used barcode font used to create custom barcodes. You can use this font to create your own barcodes in Microsoft Word.

Code 39 is also known as the 3 of 9 Barcode, Code 3 of 9, and Barcode39.

The Code 39 specification defines 43 characters, consisting of uppercase letters (A through Z), numeric digits (0 through 9), and several special characters (-, ., $, /, +, %, and space). An additional character (denoted '*') is used for both start and stop delimiters. Each character is composed of nine elements: five bars and four spaces. Three of the nine elements in each character are wide (binary value 1), and six elements are narrow (binary value 0). The width ratio between narrow and wide is not critical and may be chosen between 1:2 and 1:3.

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We decided it was easier to do the work for you and provide a working, easy-to-use font.

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