# Keyboard Emulation

Keyboard emulation enables automatic data entry by typing scanned barcodes directly into any application on your computer.

When you scan a barcode using the mobile app, it is instantly transmitted to your computer and typed into the currently active window.

Here you can see an example with a spreadsheet:

Keyboard emulation works seamlessly with any application on your computer, including inventory management systems, accounting software, and web browsers.

Keyboard Emulation is enabled by default. To use it:

Launch the Barcode to PC server on your computer
Position the cursor in the text field where you want the barcode to appear
Open the Barcode to PC app on your smartphone and tap the camera button

# Common issues

# Nothing gets typed (Windows)

Ensure that the Enable Keyboard Emulation option is enabled in the server settings:

# Nothing gets typed (macOS Only)

Verify that the server application has the required Accessibility permissions:

# If it doesn't work only with a specific program

If keyboard emulation works with other applications but not with a specific program, try running the server with Administrator privileges by right-clicking on it: