E

embedded object

An object that becomes part of the destination file and is no longer a part of its source file.

endnote

A note or citation that appears at the end of a document to explain, comment on, or provide references for text in a document. See also footnote.

Extensible Markup Language (XML)

A system for defining, validating, and sharing Web document formats.

extension

A period followed by a three-letter program identifier. Examples of extensions are .doc for Word, and .xls for Excel.