Zipping a file or folder means compressing it into a smaller package that needs to be decrypted using a zipping software by the receiver. Zipping is used to compress files and folders so that they can be stored easily or sent over mail. So, if you have already downloaded and installed a zip software, follow the steps to learn how to zip a file or folder in Windows 10.
Step 1
Open the Right Click Tab
Select the file or folder you want to compress by left clicking on it once. If you want to compress multiple files or folders, select them by pressing 'Control + Left Click' on them. Once selected, press the right click to open the 'Shortcuts' menu.
Step 2
Open the ‘Send to’ Drop Down Menu
Hover your cursor over to the option titled ‘Send to’ and a drop down menu will automatically appear next to it.
Step 3
Create the 'Zipped File' or 'Folder'
In this drop down menu select the first option, ‘Compressed (Zipped) Folder’. This should create a new zipped file on your desktop that has all the previously selected files or folders embedded in it.
Keep in mind that you will have to separately download a zipping software which can be availed for free online. So once you have that installed follow these three easy steps to create zipped files and folders in your Windows 10 PC.
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