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.OBJ:The extension for an object file produced by a compiler or assembler.

object file:A file produced by compiling or assembling source code, containing relocatable machine code.

object module:A group of routines and data items stored in a standard library, originating from an object file. See also “standard library.”

object module format:The specification for the structure of object files. Microsoft languages conform to the Microsoft Relocatable Object-Module Format (OMF), which is based on the Intel 8086 OMF.

offset:The number of bytes from the beginning of a segment or other address to a particular byte.

OMF:Object module format.

Output screen:The CodeView screen that contains program output. To switch to this screen, choose the Output command from the View menu or press F4.

overlay:A program component loaded into memory only when needed.