Zip/Zip Files (PC)

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To zip files on your PC:

To Compress a File or Folder

  • Locate the file or folder that you want to compress
  • Right-click the file or folder, point to Sent To, and then click Compressed (zipped) Folder.

A new compressed folder is created. To rename it, right-click the folder, click Rename, and then type the new name.

To Extract files or Folders from a Compressed Folder

  • Locate the compressed folder that you want to extract files or folders from
  • Do one of the following:
    • To extract a single file or folder, double-click the compressed folder to open it. Then, drag the file or folder from the compressed folder to a new location.
    • To extract the entire contents of the compressed folder, right-click the folder, click Extract All, and then follow the instructions.