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What is OLE?

OLE (Object Linking and Embedding) is Microsoft's component document technology. With OLE, it is possible to dynamically link files and applications together. An object is a combination of data and the application needed to modify that data. Objects can be embedded in or linked to documents created with a different application.

For instance, an Excel spreadsheet can be embedded within a Microsoft Word document using OLE. Double-clicking the embedded spreadsheet will launch Excel and allow the user to modify the sheet.

Some applications include small applets that are used to create objects. For instance, Microsoft Word includes a drawing tool, and a tool for manipulating characters as art, called MS Draw and Text Art respectively, which can only be launched via OLE.

For more information, visit Microsoft's Developer Network page at:

  http://msdn.microsoft.com/default.asp

Also see:

• What is the history of Microsoft Windows?
• What are COM, COM+, and DCOM?
• What is ActiveX?
• What are ActiveX controls?

What is Outlook Web Access (OWA)?

Outlook Web Access (OWA) is a service that allows users at IU Bloomington to access their Exchange mailboxes over the Internet. OWA provides basic e-mail functionality through a Web interface, allowing you to read your e-mail from anywhere in the world without having to reconfigure a browser or e-mail client software. OWA is available at:

  https://www.exchange.indiana.edu/exchange/logon.asp

Log in using your Network ID. In OWA, you can send and receive messages and attachments, create folders and organize messages within the folders, view calendar appointments and contacts, look up names in the Global Address List, and set up the Out of Office Assistant.

Some features of the Outlook client are not available in OWA; for example, signature files and personal distribution lists are not available. Also, OWA opens the Inbox folder by default, and you cannot change this. For purposes of security, your session will time out after 15 minutes of inactivity.

Also see:

• Using Microsoft Outlook Web Access, how do I create and manage folders?
• In Microsoft Outlook, how do I set up the Out of Office Assistant (vacation mail)?
• When I use Outlook Web Access to make new calendar appointments, why do they not appear on my Outlook calendar later?