How to Create a ZIP File for Excel Spreadsheet

1. Right-click 'Start' and then click 'Explore.'
2. Right-click on the Excel file and then point to 'Send To.'
3. Click 'Compressed (ZIP) Folder.'
4. Double-click the ZIP folder and then click 'Extract all files' in order to open it as a 'Read-Only' file. (Note: If you would like to extract the ZIP folder and make a copy of it, click 'Extract all files' after you double-click it. Follow the steps in the wizard to complete the process.)