^FD Field Data
The text or barcode data of the current field.
Fields and position · Updated 2026-10-20
Syntax
^FDa
Parameters
| Parameter | What it does | Values |
|---|---|---|
a | The data to print or encode. | Up to 3072 bytes |
Common mistakes
- ^FD ends at the next ^FS. A caret inside the data needs ^FH and a hex escape, or a different ^CC.
Example
Edit the code and the label redraws. This is the same engine as the API.
Questions
What does ^FD do in ZPL?
The text or barcode data of the current field.
What is the syntax of ^FD?
^FDa
What should I watch out for with ^FD?
^FD ends at the next ^FS. A caret inside the data needs ^FH and a hex escape, or a different ^CC.