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Object

An item, such as a graphic, video or sound file, or worksheet, that canbe inserted in a Word document and then selected and modified.

Office Assistant

A tool that answers questions, offers tips, and provides access to the Help system for Microsoft Office System 2003 features.

Office Clipboard

A storage area shared by all Office programs where multiple pieces of information from one or more sources are stored.

OLE Linking and Embedding

A feature that allows you to insert a file createdi n one program into a document created in another program.

orientation

The direction—vertical or horizontal—in which a page is laid out.

orphan

The first line of a paragraph printed by itself at the bottom of a page.

Outline view

A view that shows the structure of a document, which consists of headings and body text.