Google Docs is a great tool for creating and managing your documents. However, when it comes to zipping files, Google Docs itself does not provide a direct function. Instead, you can use Google Drive, which is connected to your Google Docs, to zip and download your files. Today, we’ll walk you through the process of zipping a file in Google Drive. Let’s get started!
Step 1: Open Your Google Drive
First and foremost, you need to open your Google Drive. You can do this by going to the Google Drive website or clicking on the Google Drive icon if you have it installed on your device.
Step 2: Select the Files You Want to Zip
Once you have opened Google Drive, navigate to the files you want to zip. You can select multiple files at once by holding down the Ctrl (or Command on a Mac) key and clicking on each file you want to include in the zip file. Alternatively, you can select a whole folder to be zipped.
Step 3: Right-click and Choose “Download”
After selecting the files or folder, right-click on one of the highlighted files. A menu will appear, in which you should select the “Download” option. Google Drive will then automatically create a zip file containing all the selected files or the entire folder. This process might take a few seconds to a few minutes, depending on the size and number of files you are zipping.
Step 4: Save the Zip File on Your Device
After the zip file has been created, it will be automatically downloaded to your device. If you are asked where to save the file, choose a location that is easy for you to find later. Once the download is complete, you can find the zip file in the location you chose. You can then open this zip file using any standard file explorer program.
And that’s it! Those are the steps to zip a file on Google Drive. While it’s a shame that Google Docs doesn’t directly support zipping files, the process is still quite easy and straightforward once you know what to do. So, next time you need to zip a file in Google Docs, remember these steps and you’ll have your zip file ready to go in no time!
Note: It’s important to keep in mind that zipping files can cause loss of Google Docs-specific functionalities. For instance, comments and suggestions in a Google Docs file will not be saved in the zipped version. Therefore, before zipping files, make sure to save any needed comments or suggestions elsewhere.
