brotherton-erpnext/erpnext/docs/user/manual/en/stock/articles/track-items-using-barcode.md

#Track Items Using Barcode

A barcode is a value decoded into vertical spaced lines. Barcode scanners are the input medium, like Keyboard. When it scans a barcode, the data appears in the computer screens at the point of a cursor.

To enable barcode feature in ERPNext go to:

`Setup > Customize > Features Setup`

Check "Item Barcode".

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Now a new field "Barcode" will be appear in Item master. Enter barcode while creating a new item.

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Once barcode field is updated in item master, items can be fetched using barcode. This feature will be availble in Delivery Note, Sales Invoice and Purchase Receipt transactions only.

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