Re: zip a file

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Hi Steve,

>i need to send either send an excel workbook or copy it to a floppy. It is
>32KB in size.
> Q1. if i zip it will it fit onto a floppy ?

Certainly. A floppy will hold 1406KB or roughly 44 32KB files

> Q2. Do i need to zip it to e-mail it because of the size ?

Nope, that's pretty small. I don't know of any email providers that would
take issue with a file of that size.

> Q3. How do i zip it. I heard that XP had a zip function but i cant find
> it.
> I can extract files when they are in a zipped folder.

Right click the file, choose the option to send to --> compressed folder.

> thanks

You're welcome.

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Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
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