Charts and Spreadsheets

Word’s Insert → Object command lets you embed a variety of data—charts, equations, graphics, and other Office documents—from other Office programs right into a Word document.

You’ll find a complete description of this feature, which technically is called Object Linking and Embedding technology (abbreviated OLE and pronounced “oh-LAY”—pass the tacos, please), in Chapter 18.

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