: In Microsoft 365 and Office 2024 , ActiveX controls are now disabled by default for security. You may need to adjust your Trust Center settings to "Prompt me before enabling all controls". Third-Party Alternatives
"Prompt me before enabling all controls with minimal restrictions" Restart the application for changes to take effect. Troubleshooting & Alternatives
: Click and drag on your document or spreadsheet to draw the area where the barcode should appear. Microsoft Learn Re-enabling Blocked ActiveX (2025 Update)
: Some users have reported that installing the Chinese (Simplified) language pack for Office can force the control to appear if it was previously missing.
