How to Create a ZIP File on Windows: 7 Steps

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How to Create a ZIP File on Windows: 7 Steps
How to Create a ZIP File on Windows: 7 Steps
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This article explains how to compress files into a "zipped" folder on Windows 10.

Steps

Create a Zip File in Windows Step 1
Create a Zip File in Windows Step 1

Step 1. Press the ⊞ Win + E keys

The "File Explorer" window will open.

Create a Zip File in Windows Step 2
Create a Zip File in Windows Step 2

Step 2. Open the folder where the files you want to compress are located

Create a Zip File in Windows Step 3
Create a Zip File in Windows Step 3

Step 3. Select all the files you want to add to the folder to be compressed

To select multiple files at a time, hold down the Ctrl key as you click on each document.

Create a Zip File in Windows Step 4
Create a Zip File in Windows Step 4

Step 4. Click on a selected file with the right mouse button

A context menu will appear.

Create a Zip File in Windows Step 5
Create a Zip File in Windows Step 5

Step 5. Select Send to

Other options will appear.

Create a Zip File in Windows Step 6
Create a Zip File in Windows Step 6

Step 6. Click on Compressed Folder

A new folder will be created, which will have the same name as the file you right-clicked on.

Create a Zip File in Windows Step 7
Create a Zip File in Windows Step 7

Step 7. Give the folder a new name and press Enter

The selected files will then be compressed into the new file in ZIP format.

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