Change the way a linked object or embedded object appears - Help and How-to

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Change the way a linked object or embedded object appears

Applies to: Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003

Do one of the following:

Show Display a linked object or embedded object as content or as an icon

Select the 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.) you want to change.
On the Edit menu, point to object name Object— for example, Worksheet Object— and then click Convert.
Do one of the following:
- If you want to display the content, clear the Display as icon check box.
- If you want to display as an icon, select the Display as icon check box.

Show Change the icon or icon label that represents a linked object or embedded object

Select the icon you want to change.
On the Edit menu, point to object name Object— for example, Worksheet Object— and then click Convert.
Click Change Icon, and then click the icon you want.
Type the text for the label in the Caption box.