reporting-docs/knowledge-base/error-showtext-true-text-exceeds-barcode-boundaries.md

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An Error Is Thrown When Barcode ShowText Is true	An Error Is Thrown When Barcode ShowText Is true	Learn how to fix the issue when an error is thrown when ShowText is set to true and the size of the text exceeds the bounds of the Barcode item when working with Telerik Reporting.	troubleshooting	error_showtext_true	telerik, reporting, barcode, report, item, error, when, showtext, true, text, exceeds, boundaries	kb

Environment

Product	Progress® Telerik® Reporting
Report Items	Barcode

Description

When ShowText is set to true and the size of the text exceeds the bounds of the Barcode item, an error message is rendered to indicate the problem.

Solution

To handle the issue, change the font size, pick another font or increase the size of the item.