Microsoft Barcode Control 16.0 is not a standalone product available for individual download; rather, it is a built-in component included with specific versions of Microsoft Office, such as Microsoft 365 and Access. Microsoft Learn How to Access the Control
| Method | Steps | Requirements |
|--------|-------|---------------|
| Install Microsoft Access 2016 (or newer) | Run Office installer → Choose "Customize" → Ensure "Access" is selected | Valid Office 2016/2019/2021/LTSC license |
| Install Microsoft Access Runtime | Download free "Microsoft Access 2016 Runtime" from Microsoft | No license required for distribution |
| Extract from older system | Copy msbarcode.ocx from C:\Windows\SysWOW64 on a machine with Office 2016 | Existing Office 2016 installation | Microsoft Barcode Control 16.0 Activex Download
This control is a legacy tool that allows users to convert alphanumeric data into a visual barcode format. Version: 16.0 corresponds with Office 2016 and Office 365. Microsoft Barcode Control 16
Think of it as a hidden tool in your Office toolbox that only appears when you know where to look. The "Useful Story": Managing a Small Warehouse Think of it as a hidden tool in
Microsoft Barcode Control 16.0 is not available as a standalone download; it is a built-in component of specific Microsoft Office versions, most notably included with Microsoft Access How to Access the Control
For older systems, installing Microsoft Access Database Engine 2016 Redistributable may restore the barcode control registry keys.
