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Creating Zip Files
Creating a Zip file with WinZip can be accomplished in a number of ways. Here are a few methods to get you started.
Right Click - To create a Zip file using right click method, locate file or folder you would like to place within your Zip file and place your mouse pointer over file. Right click on your mouse to launch menu. Select "Add to Zip" to launch WinZip program. Click on "New" to create a new Zip file, or on "Open" to add file to an existing Zip file.
WinZip Wizard - To create a Zip file with wizard, your first step will be to load WinZip program. Once loaded, click on "Wizard" button located at top of your screen to use wizard. Follow step by step instructions to create your Zip file.
WinZip Interface - To create a Zip file using WinZip, your first step will be to open WinZip program. Once opened, click on "New" button at top of your screen to launch "New Archive" window. Select folder in which you'd like to place your Zip file, type in a name for your file and click on "OK" button. Your new Zip file has been created. You can now add files by clicking on "Add" button at top of screen.
Although there are other methods you can use when working with WinZip, above methods will provide you with a basic guideline.
Zip files provide Internet users with ability to easily compress and transfer files in an organized fashion. Use them to your fullest advantage.
Copyright © Shelley Lowery 2002.
Shelley Lowery This article was adapted from the highly acclaimed ebook series, Web Design Mastery. Web Design expert and author Shelley Lowery's latest ebook is an in-depth guide to professional web design that is rapidly becoming known as the "Bible" for professional web design. http://www.webdesignmastery.com