1. Object Linking and Embedding A tool which allows different software application packages to share data

2. OLE Terms  object  source file  source application  destination file  destination application (also called client, target or container application)

3. Three Ways to Copy Objects Between Applications  Copy and Paste  Embedding  Linking

4. Copy and Paste  The source object is converted to the form of the destination file.  The converted object may be edited, but the editing features are limited to those of the destination application.

5. Embedding  A copy of the source object becomes part of the destination file.  The source object may be edited in the destination document using source editing features.

6. Linking  Only the location of the source object is stored in the destination file.  Does not significantly increase destination file size  Changes made in either source or destination files are displayed in both.