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Does Zoho Books support barcode scanning? If yes, how does it work?

Yes, Zoho Books supports barcode scanning in the web app and the mobile apps.

Prerequisite: You have to add the barcode of the item as the SKU of the item in Zoho Books.

To scan barcodes in the web app:

  • Open any transaction that involves items and click an empty cell in the Item Details column of the Items section.
  • Scan the barcode of the item, and you’ll notice that the item gets highlighted in the dropdown.
  • Press Enter or click the item to add it to your transaction.
Item scanned using barcode

To scan barcodes in the Android app:

  • Open any transaction that involves items and press Add Line item.
  • Press Select Item.
  • Tap the Barcode icon in the top right corner.
Barcode icon in Andrioid app
  • Scan the barcode using your phone’s camera. The corresponding item will be highlighted. Select the item.

To scan barcodes in the iOS app:

  • Open any transaction that involves items and press Add Line item.
  • Tap the Barcode icon next to Add new line under Item Details.
Barcode icon in Andrioid app
  • Scan the barcode using your phone’s camera. The corresponding item will be highlighted. Select the item.

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