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Object linking and embedding (OLE) is a method for linking or embedding an object from one application into another application. For example, a spreadsheet or part of a spreadsheet can be embedded in a document and linked to the spreadsheet source. When the source object is changed, the embedded object is also changed automatically. The automatic change may, however, be disabled. Object linking and embedding is important for information processing because many applications use data or analyses from other files. OLE reduces the need to reenter changes when documents or spreadsheets are interconnected. OLE is a proprietary standard developed by Microsoft. A competing standard is Open Doc, developed by a consortium of other vendors. ... log in or subscribe to read full text