A quick example of how to zip files with WinZip

Here is a quick example of how to create a Zip file (.zip or .zipx) using WinZip:

1. Open a folder window
2. Find and highlight (select) the files and/or folders you would like to zip
3. Right click in the highlighted area
4. In the WinZip submenu of the context menu that displays choose either:
   • Add to [filename].zip(x): To quickly create a Zip file using the default compression method without being able to specify other options
     (please note the name of the file)
   • Add to Zip file: To specify your own Zip file name, compression method, encryption, or an option to split the Zip file

5. The Zip file is created

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