How to Zip Multiple Files in one file

Gather Your Files
- Ensure all the files you want to upload are in a single folder.
Select the Files or Folder
- Click and drag to select multiple files, or
- If all your files are in one folder, you can right-click the folder instead.
- Right-click on the selected files or folder.
- Right-Click and Choose “Send to” (might be under "Show more options")
- Select → “Compressed (zipped) folder”
- New Zipped folder will appear on the screen
Rename the ZIP File (Optional)
- A new file with a .zip extension will appear in the same location.
- You can rename it by right-clicking the file, selecting Rename, and entering a new name.
Upload Your ZIP File to the Form
- Locate the ZIP file and upload it to the form.

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Gather Your Files
- Ensure all files you want to upload are in one folder.
Select the Files or Folder
- Hold down the Command (⌘) key and click to select multiple files, or
- If all your files are in a folder, you can right-click the folder instead.
Right-Click and Choose “Compress”
- Right-click (or Control + Click) on the selected files or folder.
- Select Compress [filename].
A ZIP File is Created
- The newly created .zip file will appear in the same location as your original files.
- If you compressed multiple files, the ZIP file will be named Archive.zip by default (you can rename it if needed).
Upload Your ZIP File to the Form
- Locate the ZIP file and upload it to the form.

While submitting your manuscript and if you have multiple files, you will need to compress your files into a Zip file before uploading. This guide will walk you through the process both Windows and Mac environments