Can I insert objects in Microsoft Office

using microsoft office on mac book, can i insert object files as a document iconsimilar to windows laptop? Example insert pdf file as an icon into the excel, or insert excel file as an icon into a word doc?

Posted on Nov 19, 2025 3:42 AM

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Posted on Nov 19, 2025 1:42 PM

Welcome!


It appears you can. Farther down the "Insert..." menu options is "Object." That gives you this in Word:



for inserting Office functions. There is a "Display as icon" option that I highlighted in the screenshot. "From File..." in the lower left should let you access other file types and insert similarly.


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Can I insert objects in Microsoft Office

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