Excel cannot display the barcode unless the font file is registered directly within your operating system's font directory. Windows Installation Locate the downloaded .zip file and extract its contents.

Highlight the cells containing your new formulas (Column B). Click on the tab in the top Excel ribbon. Open the Font Dropdown menu. Scroll down or type Libre Barcode 39 into the box.

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Input your raw alphanumeric data in column A (e.g., cell A2 contains PART123 ). Select cell B2 (where your barcode will live). Enter the following string concatenation formula: ="*"&A2&"*" Use code with caution. Press . Cell B2 will now display *PART123* .