How to Zip a Folder
Need to compress some of those computer folders? Just zip ‘em.
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You Will Need
- A computer
- Zip utility
Steps
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Step 1
Right-click
On a Windows PC, right-click on the folder you want to zip and click 'Send to.'
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To highlight multiple folders to be zipped, press and hold the control button and select as many as you like.
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Step 2
Select compressed folder
Click on compressed folder, which should be the top option.
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Step 3
Rename folder
Rename your new zipped folder after it has been created.
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Step 4
Select a folder to zip
Select the folder you want to zip on a Mac. Select multiple folders by holding down the Shift or Command key while clicking.
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Step 5
Create an archive
Control-click on the folder you've selected, and then select Create Archive.
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Step 6
Wait for the zip
Watch the window that appears and indicates the progress your computer is making toward compressing the folder. When it's done, an icon for a zip file containing the folder will appear.
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