[header] How to zip a folder [title] Place the file you want to zip in a place where you have easy access. [step] You may want to use the " desktop " or a folder in the " documents " section. [title] Consider creating and zipping a new folder, if you want to compress multiple files. 
[step] This will save space and work if you are planning to send files over email. It will also allow you to keep files together so you don't lose them.