: Detailed instructions on how to safely install downloaded fonts into Windows and Office applications. Barcodes Inc 4. Installation and Setup : Locate the file from a reputable source. : Right-click the file and select . If it is in a folder, you must extract it first. Use in Excel/Word Type your text with asterisks: *YOURDATA* Highlight the text and select the (or equivalent Code 39 font) from the font dropdown menu. Microsoft Learn 5. Troubleshooting Not Scannable

Installation & Compatibility

Searching for is the right instinct—you want a solution that works without breaking your budget. However, downloading the exact proprietary font from a shady website is a mistake. You risk legal action from IDAutomation and malware on your PC.

: Offers a reliable, Free Code 39 TrueType Font that is functionally identical to the C39t36l variant.

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Technical & Licensing

Provides a free version of their Code 39 barcode font, though it may have limited sizes compared to their licensed packages.

A Code 39 barcode requires an asterisk * as a start character and a stop character.