QR Codes provide a convenient way to
provide access to web activities, useful
information or other online resources.
A QR Code is a graphic that consists
of an image-representation of a web address
that can be
scanned, read and accessed by many smartphone
and tablet devices. In most cases the device
user can point their device camera at the code
and will then be prompted to scan and open the
link.
A QR Code that links visitors
to this page
It is easy to generate QR Codes as
many creation services exist online and
through smartphone apps. Caution is advised
when generating QR Codes to ensure that the
service you use is reliable, reputable and
secure.
A number of free services exist:
beware of those that may ask for payment card
details as this should not normally be
necessary.
Adobe Express provides a QR Code
Generation feature without the need for
payment details but does require the creation
of a user account to use the service.
Visit:
To generate a QR Code using Adobe
Express:
- Open the QR code feature through the link
provided above and add the URL you wish to
use;
- Personalise the style and colour of your
generated QR code to match your
requirements or branding;
- Tap the Download button (you may be asked
to sign-in to your Adobe account at this
point, if not already signed in).
- The QR code will be saved to your device's
Downloads folder and can be inserted into
documents for printing or displayed on
screen through presentation software such
as PowerPoint.
When inserting a QR Code into a
document, presentation or other document, take
care not to stretch, skew or deform the code
image as this may impact on its readability
for your intended audience.
Care when using QR Codes
QR Codes provide quick and
convenient ways to facilitate access to online
information and services. However, ease of
creation and use may expose users to risks
posed by bad actors seeking to scam, misdirect
users
to fake sites, extract personal details or
seek to exploit vulnerabilities on mobile
devices.
Use QR Codes with caution, and if in doubt,
obtain the and type source URL for a resource.