How to Use Mobile as a Barcode/QR Code Scanner for MS Excel Using Scan-IT to Office

Nowadays, businesses and individuals often need to scan barcodes and QR codes to manage inventory, track products, or store information. Instead of investing in expensive barcode scanners, you can use your mobile phone as a scanner and send data directly to Microsoft Excel. A great tool for this is Scan-IT to Office, an app that makes scanning quick and efficient. This guide will help you set up and use your mobile as a barcode/QR code scanner for Excel step by step.

Step 1: Install Scan-IT to Office

To begin, you need to install the Scan-IT to Office app on your mobile phone and its add-in for MS Excel.

• For Mobile: Go to the Google Play Store (for Android) or Apple App Store (for iPhone) and search for Scan-IT to Office. Download and install the app.
• For MS Excel: Open Microsoft Excel, go to the Insert tab, click on Get Add-ins, and search for Scan-IT to Office. Install the add-in.

Step 2: Pair Your Mobile with MS Excel

After installation, you need to connect your mobile scanner to Excel.

1. Open Excel and go to the Scan-IT to Office add-in.
2. A QR code will appear on the Excel screen.
3. Open the Scan-IT to Office app on your mobile.
4. Tap on Add Connection and scan the QR code shown in Excel.
5. Your mobile is now paired with MS Excel.

Step 3: Start Scanning Barcodes or QR Codes

Now that your phone is connected, you can start scanning and sending data directly to Excel.

1. Open the Scan-IT to Office app on your phone.
2. Tap on the Scan button and point your camera at a barcode or QR code.
3. The scanned data will instantly appear in your Excel sheet in the selected cell.

Step 4: Customize Your Scanning Preferences

You can modify settings based on your needs.

• In the Scan-IT to Office app, go to Settings.
• You can change data format, enable auto-send, or adjust scanning mode.
• For bulk scanning, enable continuous scanning mode.

Step 5: Use Data Efficiently in Excel

Once scanned, you can process the data in Excel:

• Use filters to sort scanned information.
• Apply formulas for automatic calculations.
• Create graphs or pivot tables for analysis.

Conclusion

Using your mobile phone as a barcode/QR code scanner with Scan-IT to Office is an easy and cost-effective solution. It helps you scan and send data directly to Excel in real time, making inventory management, data entry, and tracking more efficient. Follow these steps and transform your smartphone into a powerful scanning tool for Excel today!