Home UPC-A Barcode Example (1D)‘1. Tutorial IntroductionIn this tutorial we will show you the different components that constitute a UPC barcode and their functions. You will also learn how to correctly format a UPC barcodein our free onlineBarcode Generatorand how to print UPC barcodes on sheets of labels from Microsoft Word on a standard desktop laser or inkjet printer. We will also give you a brief overview of the GS1 and if you need to have licensed and registered UPC numbers from them.2. Anatomy of a UPC (Universal Product Code)BarcodeUPC-A barcodes are the most common consumer product barcodes used in North America. If you need to create a barcode for consumer products that will be sold in a retail store by you, then you will need to create UPC-A barcodes.A standard UPC-A barcode consists of 12 digits comprising of 4 unique sections, and they are: a 'Number System Character', a 5 digit 'Manufacturer Number', a 5 digit "Item Number', and a 'Check Digit.'3. Choosing the Right 'Numb...
