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How do I compress files to make them smaller? One way to store more data when you are low on hard drive space is by using compression to make the files and folders you already have on your computer take up less space.  On OS X, the compressed version of a folder is known as an archive. To create an archive, open a Finder window and locate the folder you want to compress. Next, control-click on it (or right-click if you have a two-button mouse) and select the "Create archive of..." option from the context menu. The archive will have the same name as the folder it is based on. The icon will have a zipper on it.			Additional Websites Mac 101: The Grand Tour Mac OS X Hints University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire: Basics of Working with OS X
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