Using Zip to Compress a File or Folder in Windows

Summary

Instructions on how to create a zipped file or folder in Windows.

Body

Issue/Question

How do I zip a file or folder?

Environment

  • Windows

Resolution

  1. Right-click on file or folder.
  2. Click Compress to...
  3. Click ZIP File.
  4. Optionally enter a name for your zipped file.

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Details

Details

Article ID: 1911
Created
Tue 12/1/15 12:17 PM
Modified
Tue 5/5/26 12:13 PM

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