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<p class="Paragraph">You can insert an object in a document either as a <span class="T1">copy</span> or as a <span class="T1">link</span>. A <span class="T1">copy</span> of an object is independent of the original object. Changes to the original object have no effect on the copy. A <span class="T1">link</span> remains dependent on the original object. Changes to the original object are also reflected in the link.</p>
<p class="Head2">Inserting an object as a copy</p>
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<p class="P2">Open the Gallery.</p>
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<p class="P2">Select a theme in the left area.</p>
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<p class="P2">Select the object by a single click.</p>
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<p class="P2">Drag the object into the document or right-click to open the context menu and select <span class="T1">Insert</span> and <span class="T1">Copy</span>.</p>
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<p class="Head2">Inserting an object as a link</p>
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<p class="P3">Open the Gallery.</p>
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<p class="P3">Select a theme in the left area.</p>
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<p class="P3">Select the object by a single click.</p>
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<p class="P3">Drag the object into the document while pressing the (Shift) and (Ctrl) keys, or right-click to open the context menu and select <span class="T1">Insert</span> and <span class="T1">Link</span>.</p>
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<p class="Head2">Inserting an object as a background graphic</p>
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<p class="P4">Open the Gallery.</p>
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<p class="P4">Select a theme in the left area.</p>
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<p class="P4">Select the object by a single click.</p>
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<p class="P4">Open the context menu and choose <span class="T1">Insert - Background - Page</span> or <span class="T1">Paragraph</span>.</p>
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<p class="Head2">Inserting an object as a texture (pattern) for another object</p>
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<p class="P5">Open the Gallery.</p>
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<p class="P5">Select a theme in the left area.</p>
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<p class="P5">Select the object by a single click.</p>
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<p class="P5">Drag the object on to the other object in the document while pressing (Ctrl).</p>