The following functions can be used as noted.
| Function | Description |
| OleIsDcMeta | Identifies a metafile device context. |
| OleLockServer | Keeps a server in memory for updating multiple objects. |
| OleQueryClientVersion | Retrieves the version number of the client DLL. |
| OleSetColorScheme | Recommends colors for documents and objects. |
| OleUnlockServer | Releases a server locked with OleLockServer. |
These functions are discussed in the following sections.