How to Zip a PowerPoint File

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To zip a PowerPoint file, open the file's location→ Right-click on the file→ Click on "Compress".

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Finder is a blue icon with a smiling face at the bottom of your screen.
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It is located in the upper-right hand in Finder.

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+Click on the file.
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Normally, two files cannot share the same name. However, since your original Powerpoint file and new compressed file are two different types of files, they can share the same name.
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Click Start . It is located in the lower-left corner of your screen.
- In Windows 8, press Windows . It is on the bottom-left of your keyboard and looks like a window.
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You can also decompress, or open, your compressed file.
- On a Mac, double-click on the compressed file.
- On a Windows, right-click your compressed file and select "Extract All...". If a menu appears—select "Extract" to confirm.
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