How to Unzip a Document
If you have a Windows operating system, you already have a zip utility installed on the computer. However, it may not be the right type of zip utility to use. Utilities such as WinZip allow you to zip and unzip documents simply by installing the utility on your computer. Zipping refers to collecting multiple files into a single file, while unzipping refers to extracting those files back out of the zipped document. Whether you use WinZip or another comparable utility, you want it to be easy to use and unzip or zip a document as well as folders with documents inside.
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Instructions
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Download the zip utility that you will use. WinZip does have a free 45 day trial so that you can try it, make sure that you like it and you can see how easy it is to use it. After you choose the zip utility to download, follow the prompts to install it.
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Find the zip file that you need to unzip. It may be in your email or you may have saved it to your computer. Click on the document that is zipped.
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Allow the zip utility to open up. You will see the zip file in the information box. Double click the file to unzip. Another pop-up will ask you if you want to open the file or save it to your computer. Select the option you need.
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Tips & Warnings
If you open the document without saving it to a folder on your computer, it will default back the zip version when you close the document after viewing it. If you save it to your computer, it will remain unzipped for future viewing.
