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Here is a How to (Zip) compress a file or folder:

Hello class, if you have wondered how those files that come in the zipped folder are made? Well here is your answer. After over an hour of trying to do this--- I have it figured out. It is relatively a simple process that if you follow, you too can create a Compressed file. These files are also called zipped files and are created because take up less storage space and can be transferred to other computers more quickly than uncompressed files. I don’t know if you have ever tried emails several files at once… this can take super long if you send individual files. That’s were compressing files really comes in handy. These files can be open the same way any other file is opened. Here is a step-by-step way to compress a file or folder is as follows: first (1) locate the file or folder that you want to compress. (2) Right click on the file or folder, (3) point to Send To and (4) then click Compressed (zipped) Folder. And that’s it! A new compressed file has been created. You make rename simply by right click on the folder name icon. You may do this if you like. I hope this “How To” has been helpful.