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 My Computer or Computer (in Windows Vista and Windows 7).
2. Highlight (select) the files and/or folders you would like to zip.
3. Right click one of the selected objects and the context menu will appear with several WinZip Add features. Select Add to [filename].zip.
   Note: [filename] is pre-filled with a file name. Please note the name of the file. Also, if you would like to specify your own Zip file name, compression method, encryption, or an option to split the Zip file, please select Add to Zip file ... rather than Add to [filename].zip.
4. The Zip file is created.

That's it. You just created an archive and put a file in it. WinZip Classic Help has a brief tutorial, with a more elaborate step-by-step example, that you can read for further information. You can start the brief tutorial by starting WinZip, and selecting Brief Tutorial in the Help menu.