Zipping files creates a new ________ on your hard disk
Tom/Melaine -- please use the same name for your posts.
What terminology does your book use for this kind of action?
Zipping files creates a new compressed archive on your hard disk.
When you zip files, you are essentially compressing them into a single file with a smaller size. This process is useful for several reasons, such as reducing file size for easier storage or transferring multiple files together as a single package. The compressed archive, commonly known as a ZIP file, contains the original files but in a compressed format to save disk space.
To create a zip file, you can use a compression utility software like WinZip, 7-Zip, or the built-in compression tools in your operating system. Here's a general guide on how to create a zip file:
1. Select the files or folders you want to zip. You can do this by highlighting them with your cursor or by holding down the Ctrl key and clicking on each file or folder.
2. Right-click on the selected files or folders. A context menu will appear.
3. In the context menu, choose an option like "Send to," "Compress" or "Add to archive." The exact wording may vary based on the software you are using.
4. A new window or pop-up will open, allowing you to specify the compression settings. You can usually choose the compression level (where higher compression may take more time but result in a smaller file size) and set a file name for the zip file.
5. Once you have configured the settings, click on the "OK" or "Create" button to begin the zipping process.
After the process completes, you will find a new ZIP file created on your hard disk. This zip file can be easily shared, copied, or stored, and it can be extracted to access its contents whenever needed.