How to Create QR Code in Microsoft Excel
- George Apostolov
How to Create QR Code in Microsoft Excel: step-by-step guide
Go to the Insert tab and click Get Add-ins in the Add-ins group.
Search for a QR code generator, like "QR4Office," and click Add to install it.
Open the QR code generator, type or paste the data (e.g., URL, text) you want encoded in the provided field.
Customize the color, background, size and format of the QR code.
Click Insert to add it to your Excel sheet.
Quick answer: To create a QR code in Microsoft Excel, go to the Insert tab, click Get Add-ins, and install a generator like QR4Office. Next, open the tool, enter your data, customize the appearance, and click Insert to add the code to your sheet.
About this Microsoft tutorial
Generate custom QR codes directly inside Microsoft Excel using an add-in. Enter your data, adjust settings, and insert the code. This guide shows how to create QR Code in Microsoft Excel in 5 steps, starting with "Go to the Insert tab and click Get Add-ins in the Add-ins group" and finishing with "Click Insert to add it to your Excel sheet". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Microsoft interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to create QR Code in Microsoft Excel?
5 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Microsoft data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Microsoft and Excel. Related guides: How to Create Shared Excel File in Microsoft Teams, How to Cross Out the Text in Microsoft Excel and How to Delete a Bucket in Microsoft Planner. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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