How to Compress a PowerPoint Presentation

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How to Compress a PowerPoint Presentation
How to Compress a PowerPoint Presentation
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To compress a PowerPoint file you need to access the folder where it is stored, select it with the right mouse button and click on the "Compress" option in the context menu that will appear.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Mac

Zip to PowerPoint File Step 1
Zip to PowerPoint File Step 1

Step 1. Click on the Finder icon

It features a blue and white smiley face. Finder is located on the Mac Dock.

Zip to PowerPoint File Step 2
Zip to PowerPoint File Step 2

Step 2. Click on the search bar

It is located in the upper right corner of the Finder window.

Zip to PowerPoint File Step 3
Zip to PowerPoint File Step 3

Step 3. Type the name of the PowerPoint file you want to compress

Zip to PowerPoint File Step 4
Zip to PowerPoint File Step 4

Step 4. Hold down the Ctrl key while clicking on the file icon

Zip to PowerPoint File Step 5
Zip to PowerPoint File Step 5

Step 5. Click on the "Compress [filename]" option

Zip to PowerPoint File Step 6
Zip to PowerPoint File Step 6

Step 6. Rename the file (optional)

Normally, two files cannot have the same name. However, since the Powerpoint file and the new compressed archive are physically two distinct files, with different formats, they may have the same name.

Zip to PowerPoint File Step 7
Zip to PowerPoint File Step 7

Step 7. Press the Enter key

Method 2 of 2: Windows

Zip to PowerPoint File Step 8
Zip to PowerPoint File Step 8

Step 1. Click on the Start button

It is located in the lower left corner of the desktop.

If you are using Windows 8, press the Windows key on your keyboard. It is located to the left of the space bar and features the Windows logo

Zip to PowerPoint File Step 9
Zip to PowerPoint File Step 9

Step 2. Type the name of the PowerPoint file you want to compress

Zip to PowerPoint File Step 10
Zip to PowerPoint File Step 10

Step 3. Select the target file with the right mouse button

Zip to PowerPoint File Step 11
Zip to PowerPoint File Step 11

Step 4. Click on "Open File Location"

Zip to PowerPoint File Step 12
Zip to PowerPoint File Step 12

Step 5. Select the PowerPoint file with the right mouse button

Zip to PowerPoint File Step 13
Zip to PowerPoint File Step 13

Step 6. Place the mouse cursor on the "Send to" item

Zip to PowerPoint File Step 14
Zip to PowerPoint File Step 14

Step 7. Click on the "Compressed Folder" option

Zip to PowerPoint File Step 15
Zip to PowerPoint File Step 15

Step 8. Rename the file (optional)

Normally, two files cannot have the same name. However, since the Powerpoint file and the new compressed archive are physically two distinct files, with different formats, they may have the same name.

Zip to PowerPoint File Step 16
Zip to PowerPoint File Step 16

Step 9. Press the Enter key

Advice

  • You can also unzip a compressed file or open it directly.

    • If you are using a Mac, double-click the compressed file icon.
    • If you are using a Windows computer, select the compressed file with the right mouse button and choose the "Extract all …" option. If a confirmation window appears, click on the "Extract" button to continue.

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