Once this is done, the WinZip Express dialog will display. If you click this, but have not yet saved the file that is in use, the Save As dialog will open and you can save the file. To zip and share your Office file, just click the File tab in the Office application you're using to find the familiar Zip and Share (WinZip Express) button in the left column of the tab. Then select zipping, encrypting, sharing and other features.

Select Zip and Share (WinZip Express) from the Explorer context menu to open a WinZip Express dialog. Simply click a file, folder, or selection of files and folders.

Instead, you get quick access to a single dialog that combines many popular WinZip features in one place. WinZip Express works with commonly used applications so you don’t need to launch WinZip separately to zip, encrypt and share your files.

Add to Zip file… – this option lets you specify your own Zip file name, compression type, encryption, conversion options, and destination folder.

Find and select the files and/or folders you want to zip.

Zip your files from a Windows Explorer folder Note: If you turn on a Convert and Protect option after you add files to your Zip, you can still apply your Encryption and Conversion settings for all or just some of the files in your Zip by choosing “Apply to selected files in the Zip” from the Options button in the Actions panel.

Or, you may choose to email it share it in an instant message or share it via a supported social media service.

Choose to save your zip file to any local, network or cloud location.In the Files pane, find and select files to zip from your PC, network or cloud services.

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