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# Macros and code samples for B-Coder Pro

> Find ready-made B-Coder Pro macros and code samples that automate barcode creation in Word, Excel, Access, and other programs.

## Using DDE with B-Coder Pro

Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) is a Windows feature that enables two programs to exchange data or commands directly, like a conversation between the two programs. [B-Coder Pro](https://www.taltech.com/b-coder-pro) users can use DDE to generate and paste barcodes into other applications without manually copying and pasting. For example, tasks like huge mail merges and generating individual barcode labels that may take hours or days can be done in seconds or minutes with B-Coder Pro.

* [Understanding DDE](https://www.taltech.com/understanding_dynamic_data_exchange/)
* [B-Coder Pro DDE Commands](https://support.taltech.com/b-coder/b-coder-dde-commands.md)

### Microsoft Excel

* [Convert a Cell’s Value into a Barcode](https://support.taltech.com/b-coder/convert-a-cells-value-into-a-barcode.md)

### Microsoft Access

* [Convert an Access Field in a Table to Barcodes](https://support.taltech.com/barcode-activex/convert-an-access-field-in-a-table-to-barcodes.md)

### Microsoft Word

* [Insert Barcodes into the Header or Footer of a Document](https://support.taltech.com/b-coder/insert-barcodes-into-the-header-or-footer-of-a-document.md)
* [Convert Selected Text to a Barcode (B-Coder Pro and Word)](https://support.taltech.com/b-coder/convert-selected-text-to-a-barcode-b-coder-and-word.md)
* [Add Barcodes to Word Labels or a Mail Merge Document](https://support.taltech.com/b-coder/add-barcodes-to-word-labels-or-a-mail-merge-document.md)
* [Merge Barcode (B-Coder Pro and Word)](https://support.taltech.com/b-coder/merge-barcode-b-coder-and-word.md)

### Other applications

* [Prompt for a Barcode Message in WordPerfect](https://support.taltech.com/b-coder/prompt-for-a-barcode-in-wordperfect.md)


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