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# Throwback Thursday: February 26, 2026
- URL: https://nolongerset.com/throwback-thursday-february-26-2026/
- Published: 2026-02-27T04:54:18.000Z
- Updated: 2026-05-08T12:48:32.000Z
- Description: In today's edition of Throwback Thursday, we explore the wonderful, mysterious world of COM, the tech that allows us to automate Excel from Access.
- Author: Mike Wolfe
- Tags: Throwback Thursday, #Import 2026-05-20 02:59

*With over a million words scattered across more than 1,500 articles on this blog, you've probably missed a few things here.*

*That’s why each week in "Throwback Thursday," we’ll revisit some standout posts. Expect a blend of my personal favorites, insightful articles from other great minds, and a touch of coding humor to keep things light.*

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## Highlights from NoLongerSet.com

[What the #$%& is COM!?One of the most important concepts in VBA is also one of the least understood. Let’s shine a light on the Component Object Model.![](https://nolongerset.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2020/09/NLS_Icon_square.png)No Longer SetMike Wolfe![](https://nolongerset.com/content/images/2021/11/woman-1820868_1920.jpg)](https://nolongerset.com/what-the-heck-is-com/)

[Overcoming Programming Language Barriers with COMCOM is sort of like a Chinese restaurant.![](https://nolongerset.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2020/09/NLS_Icon_square.png)No Longer SetMike Wolfe![](https://nolongerset.com/content/images/2022/03/noodle-4219235_1920.jpg)](https://nolongerset.com/language-barriers/)

[Early Binding vs. Late Binding: The Essential Guide for VBA DevelopersThe Absolute Minimum Every VBA Developer Absolutely, Positively Must Know About Early and Late Binding in COM (No Excuses!)![](https://nolongerset.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2020/09/NLS_Icon_square.png)No Longer SetMike Wolfe![](https://nolongerset.com/content/images/2021/11/Early-Binding-vs.-Late-Binding.jpg)](https://nolongerset.com/early-binding-vs-late-binding/)

## Wisdom from Around the Web

[Use early binding and late binding in Automation - OfficeExplains the types of binding available to Automation clients, and weighs both sides of each method.![](https://learn.microsoft.com/favicon.ico)Microsoft Learnsimonxjx![](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/media/open-graph-image.png)](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/office/troubleshoot/office-developer/binding-type-available-to-automation-clients)

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