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You can display a linked object (linked object: An object that is created in a source file and inserted into a destination file, while maintaining a connection between the two files. The linked object in the destination file can be updated when the source file is updated.) or embedded object (embedded object: Information (object) contained in a source file and inserted into a destination file. Once embedded, the object becomes part of the destination file. Changes you make to the embedded object are reflected in the destination file.) in a workbook exactly as it appears in the source program (source program: The program used to create a linked object or embedded object. To edit the object, you must have the source program installed on your computer.) or as an icon. If the workbook will be viewed online, and you don't intend to print the workbook, you can display the object as an icon. This minimizes the amount of display space it occupies. Viewers who want to display the information can double-click the icon.

1. Click the icon for the linked or embedded object you want to display.
2. On the Edit menu, point to object type Object (for example, Document Object), and then click Convert.
3. To display the content of the object, clear the Display as icon check box.

   To display an icon of the object, select the Display as icon check box. To change the default icon image or label, click Change Icon, and click the icon you want from the Icon list, or type a label in the Caption box.