Computer Skills

Microsoft Windows

Make a folder:

  • In the Explorer, right click on empty space.
    • In the menu, click New
    • In the submenu, click Folder

Make a zip file:

  • Select the all of the files you want to add to the zip file
  • Then, right click on one of the files
    • In the menu, Send To
    • In the submenu, click Compressed (zipped) folder

  • Rename the zip file however you choose:

Apple MacOS

Make a folder:

  • In the Folder, two-finger click (or ctrl+click) on empty space.
    • In the menu, click New Folder

Make a zip file:

  • Select the all of the files you want to add to the zip file
  • Then, two-finger (or ctrl+) click one of the files
    • In the menu, Compress

  • Select the zip file you created, two-finger/ctrl click, and select Rename

  • Rename the zip file however you choose:

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