Convert an embedded object to a file of another source program - Word

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Convert an embedded object to a file of another source program

Applies to: Microsoft Office Publisher 2003, Word 2003

Select the 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 edit.
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 convert the embedded object to the type you specified in the Object type box, click Convert to.
- It you want to open the embedded object as the type you specified in the Object type box without changing the embedded object type, click Activate as.