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title: "Browse for Objects (Object Explorer) | Microsoft Docs"
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# Browse for Objects (Object Explorer)
  Displays a list of objects of the selected type. Select one of more of the objects from this list by selecting the corresponding check box. The **Browse for Objects** box only displays items appropriate for the action, and only displays items that you have permission to view.  
  
## Options  
 **Check box**  
 Select to include the object.  
  
 **Icon**  
 An icon representing the object type.  
  
 **Name**  
 The name of the object.  
  
 **Type**  
 The type of database object.