Batch barcode workflow from Excel / CSV to printable labels
A safer workflow for turning spreadsheet SKU or location columns into batches of barcodes and printable labels.
Key points
- Treat SKUs and barcode numbers as text so leading zeros are preserved.
- Use one value per line and test a small sample first.
- Code 128 often fits internal identifiers; retail identification should use an existing EAN / UPC assignment.
- Before a large A4 print run, verify layout and scan a sample.
Verify before production use
Keep the original data, test edge cases and verify important outputs.