OLE Object

OLE 2.0 linked or embedded object.

Note:

OLE objects and properties may vary, depending on the hardware and software platform being used.

Property

Description

BackColor

Background color.

DoVerbs

Enable/Disable do verbs in run mode. "Do verbs" is the list of operations exported by the OLE object itself. The verbs are available in run mode by right-clicking on the OLE object or from the Edit menu.

OLE

Properties

Brings up standard OLE properties dialog box. Note changes made to this property can not be Canceled or Applied from the Property Sheet (changes can be applied from the OLE property dialog box).

"(OLEProperties)" handles the standard OLE 2.0 properties dialog box:

Figure 1. OLE 2.0 Properties Dialog Box

OLE objects have some extra special handling. You can "Paste Special" and directly paste an OLE 2.0 in edit mode. You can select an OLE object in run mode and run its verbs by right clicking and selecting from a popup menu.