You should link an object to a PowerPoint slide when you are the only user of an object, and you want the object to be a part of your presentation.

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Linking an object is typically used when you want the object to be updated automatically if the source file changes, not when you want it to be a permanent part of the presentation. For a permanent inclusion, you should embed the object.

You Should Link an Object to a PowerPoint Slide When