In COFF file format, what is the significance of relocation info section

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Hi,

I am reading about COFF file formats, which is commonly used to create an executable file format (it has some variants also).

While reading, I came across the relocation section of the format. How is this relocation section used to create an executable file.

It would be very useful if you point me to some links which will help me

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