Add Barcodes to DOCM in C# ASP.NET VB.NET

Add Barcodes to Images & Word Documents

Conholdate.Total for .NET makes it easy for .NET developers to generate a customized barcode image based on provided text, and dynamically add it to the DOCM document by implementing a few easy steps.

Create a Word document object with Aspose.Words
Instantiate BarcodeGenerator to set the barcode text & type
Instantiate DocumentBuilder to create document object
Insert the barcode image into document
Save the Word document

APIs Download & Installation Instructions

The following code example requires Aspose.PDF & Aspose.BarCode namespaces. Get the respective files from the downloads section or fetch the whole package from NuGet directly into your workspace.

Insert barcodes to a DOCM document on different operating systems such as Windows, Linux or macOS while using platforms such as Windows Azure, Mono and Xamarin.

What is DOCM file format?

The DOCM file format serves as a specialized variant of Microsoft Word documents, tailored specifically for creating and saving documents that contain macros within the Word application. Unlike regular DOC files that are intended for basic documents, DOCM files cater to documents incorporating macros.

Macros, composed of commands and scripts written in Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), empower users to execute more intricate automated tasks and functions. They prove particularly valuable in streamlining processes and automating repetitive activities, such as generating charts and formatting documents.

By saving a document as a DOCM file, users ensure that the macros they have created are included in the file and accessible when opened by others. Additionally, DOCM files provide an added layer of user protection by disabling all macros when the document is opened by someone else. This safeguard shields users from potentially malicious macros that could compromise the security and stability of their computer systems.

Furthermore, DOCM files retain compatibility with various versions of Microsoft Word, assuring users that macros will function correctly regardless of the recipient’s Word version. This compatibility facilitates seamless sharing and collaboration on documents containing macros.

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