What is the object of embedding, what is it used for?

[Gordon]

I use excel often, but am only self taught, a work coluige embedded a excel
file by accedent but we think thne use could for us usable, what is the
pourpus of embedding and what is its use?

 

[Ron@Buy]

Gordon
I assume the excel file is embedded in another program e.g. Word?
Have a look here it may help to explain:
http://wordprocessing.about.com/od/workingwithotherprograms/l/blexcellink.htm

 

[Ron@Buy]

Oops!
I should have directed you here first:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word/HA101208101033.aspx