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how to scan a barcode into excel

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    how to scan a barcode into excel

    hi,

    one of our projects need us to be able to scan a barcode into excel

    eg, a box arrives in our wherehouse we shud b able to scan the barcode thats on the box (our supplier puts the barcode on the box) and excel shud pick up the data and enter it in to the selected cell.


    can any1 provide me with any information on how to do this??

    which program? what type of barcode reader? model numbers??

    ANY info wud n highly appriciated.

    thanks

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    Re: how to scan a barcode into excel

    There is a type of barcode reader known as a 'Keyboard Wedge' which sends the scanned characters to the selected cell just like a keyboard would. Try Googling for this term.
    Martin

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