This article applies to legacy forms on mobile. To learn about field types on our updated forms experience (available on mobile since April 2025), refer to Form field types and components on mobile.
Using the Quickbase mobile app, you can scan barcodes into a field.
A barcode can be scanned into any place a user can enter text. This includes searches, parent record pickers, and the following field types:
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Text
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Text - Multi-line
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Rich Text
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Multi-Select Text
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Numeric – Currency
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Numeric – Percent
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Address
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Phone Number
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Email
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URL
Tip: Include the word "barcode" in the field name to alert your users that they can scan into this field.
The table below shows the types of barcodes you can scan:
| Type | Sample image |
|---|---|
| Aztec | |
| Code 39 | |
| Code 93 | |
| Code 128 | |
| Data Matrix | |
| EAN 8 | |
| EAN 13 | |
| PDF417 | |
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QR Codes |
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| UPC A |
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UPC E |
How to scan a barcode
When barcode scanning is available, a Barcode icon will appear above your keyboard:
Tap the Barcode icon to open up the barcode scanner, bring your barcode in view, and the scanner should pick it up automatically.
If your phone isn't picking up the barcode, try moving your phone up slightly so the barcode is toward the bottom of your screen.
Related topics:
About the Quickbase mobile app