SyStem> (OLE) A diStributed object SyStem and protocol from MicroSoft, alSo uSed on the Acorn ArchimedeS. OLE allowS an editor to "farm out" part of a document to another editor and then reimport it. For example, a deSk-top publiShingSyStem might Send Some text to a {word proceSSor} or a picture to a {bitmap} editor uSing OLE. (1998-12-17)