Create/Read QR Codes on Windows

Posted on March 5, 2022 by - Windows, Windows 10

How to Create and Read QR Codes on Windows

In today’s day and age, the simple option of opening your phone and scanning a QR code for various purposes such as availing a discount on an advertisement, or filling a form makes it so much easier for everyone. For eg. filling out a survey form while commuting on the way to work instead of putting everything on hold just to fill out a written copy, QR codes provide you with the necessary information promptly and in a straightforward manner.

What exactly is a QR Code?

A QR code is a sort of grid barcode. It’s a barcode readable by a computer visual marker that may hold data on the object with which it is connected. In actuality, QR codes frequently include information for a location, marker, or monitor that directs users to a site or app. To retain information effectively, a QR code employs four specified encoding schemes. A QR code is made up of black squares grouped in a matrix pattern on a white backdrop that may be viewed by a camera or other image equipment.
A QR code may be utilized to transmit a site or the URL of a webpage.

Steps to make a QR code in Microsoft Edge

  • Open a Microsoft Edge window
  • Visit whichever website where you would like to make a QR code (for eg. www.facebook.com)
  • After you’re on the website, generate a QR code for this webpage by right-clicking on the empty section of the screen and selecting the “Create QR code for this page” option from the menu bar

  • You may read the QR code using either a cell phone or choose the Download option and share after a QR code for chosen page URLs or sites has been produced.

  • A QR code for a site has been created and is set to be shared. You may install a QR reader software on your device or certain camera applications to capture the QR code.

 

Steps to make a QR code in Microsoft Word

  • Open a Microsoft Word window
  • On the top left-hand corner, select the Insert tab

  • On the top of the page, choose the Get Add-ins option
  • Input QR code in the search engine in the Get Add-ins Window, then click Enter
  • You’ll be provided with a collection of QR Code applications. Select QR4Office from the menu of applications and add it

  • Choose Continue from the License Terms and Policy window that follows

  • A QR4Office popup will emerge on the right-hand sidebar of the document

  • Hit My Add-ins on the Insert tab to guarantee that the program is included in your library of Get Add-ins applications; once the My Add-ins Window is visible, you will discover the application you selected
  • Input the URL text you wish to encrypt in the QR4Office box. Choose the URL for the QR Code link from the drop-down menu, such as HTTP:/, mailto, tel, and SMS. Copy and paste a website’s URL into the input section
  • You may alter the QR Code’s color, backing, shape, and mistake repair under the Option Category
  • You may see a sample of your QR Code in the Preview section
  • To view the QR Code’s outcome, select Insert

  • A QR Code Scanner application is required to detect the Code on any gadget