In this section, you will create an OLE data link. The process depends on the server application from which you would like to import the data. Here we describe the process using the popular word processor Microsoft Word.

1.In Word, open the document from which you would like to import the data.

2.Select a text or a table with numerical data.

3.Use the command Home[Clipboard] > Copy to copy the OLE object to the clipboard.

4.In the Folders window, select the folder where the OLE data link is to be inserted.

5.Open the list box under Home[Clipboard] > Paste and select Paste Special to insert the OLE data link.

6.In the Paste Special dialog box, select Link.

7.Click on OK.

See Also

OLE Data Link

Excel Data Link

Converting OLE Data Links into Data Sets