How to Zip a Folder
Place the file you want to zip in a place where you have easy access., Consider creating and zipping a new folder, if you want to compress multiple files., Select the item that you would like to compress., Hold down the right button on the mouse...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Place the file you want to zip in a place where you have easy access.
You may want to use the "desktop" or a folder in the "documents" section. -
Step 2: Consider creating and zipping a new folder
This will save space and work if you are planning to send files over email.
It will also allow you to keep files together so you don't lose them.
Create a new folder on your desktop or in a documents folder by pressing your right mouse button.
Select "New Folder" and name it according to your file type or project.
Creating and zipping a folder is also useful for data storage, email inbox storage and email transmission times. , You will usually use a mouse to do this. , A list of options will pop up.
If you don't have a right mouse button, hold down "Shift" and "F10" to get the same list of options. ,, Choose "Compressed Folder." Wait while the folder compresses. , It should say the previous folder's name and a ".zip" file extension name. , A person who receives a .zip file must double click on the folder to unzip the file.
After completing this, they will be able to access all of the files in the original folder. -
Step 3: if you want to compress multiple files.
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Step 4: Select the item that you would like to compress.
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Step 5: Hold down the right button on the mouse.
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Step 6: Choose the "Send To" option in the list of right-click options.
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Step 7: Move your cursor right
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Step 8: into the list of "Send To" options.
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Step 9: Look for a new icon in the folder.
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Step 10: Attach this file to an email
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Step 11: place it on a hard drive or simply keep it in the folder.
Detailed Guide
You may want to use the "desktop" or a folder in the "documents" section.
This will save space and work if you are planning to send files over email.
It will also allow you to keep files together so you don't lose them.
Create a new folder on your desktop or in a documents folder by pressing your right mouse button.
Select "New Folder" and name it according to your file type or project.
Creating and zipping a folder is also useful for data storage, email inbox storage and email transmission times. , You will usually use a mouse to do this. , A list of options will pop up.
If you don't have a right mouse button, hold down "Shift" and "F10" to get the same list of options. ,, Choose "Compressed Folder." Wait while the folder compresses. , It should say the previous folder's name and a ".zip" file extension name. , A person who receives a .zip file must double click on the folder to unzip the file.
After completing this, they will be able to access all of the files in the original folder.
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