Compressing Files

About ZIP files.

To help save space or group together a number of files for archiving or sending in an email you can Compress or 'Zip' them up. ZIP is a popular archive format, others are available but ZIPs are the most common and can be created and opened in Windows with no additional software.

How to 'Zip Up' in Windows

    1. Navigate to the files or folders you would like to Zip and Select (Highlight) them.
    2. Right Click and select 'Send to' and then choose 'Compressed (Zipped) Folder'
    3. Rename the newly created ZIP file as necessary.

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How to 'UnZip' up in Windows

  1. Navigate to the file you would like to UnZip
  2. Right Click and select 'Extract All'
  3. Check the location to which the files will be extracted and select 'Extract.'