How to zip a file or folder: Compress and share your files

Here's our step by step guide on how to zip a file or a folder.

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нow тo zιp a ғιle or ғolder  

ѕtep one 

open ғιle eхplorer ιn wιndowѕ and navιgaтe тo тнe ғιle(ѕ) and or ғolder(ѕ) yoυ wanт тo zιp.

Step Two

Highlight the file(s) and or            folder(s) you want to zip.

Step Three

Right click and move your mouse pointer to 'Send To'.

Step Four

Now click 'Compressed (zipped) folder'. Your zip will now appear in the same folder and you can then rename and do as you like with it.