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a ZIP file
- it contains one or more files that have been compressed to reduce file size
- you have to extract the zip file to be able to see what files are in it
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoA .zip file is a compressed file. Compressed files retain all of their information while taking up less memory (however, the file cannot be opened or used without being 'unzipped' first).
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What reduces one or more files into a single file that uses a zip file extension?
window
What does file extension pub stand for?
It is a Microsoft Publisher file.
What is the last character in a file extension?
It varies by the extension. A compressed file ends in an underscore _ A hidden file ends with a dollar sign $ A regular extension usually ends in a letter (.exe, .zip, .rar, .txt, etc)
Is the last 3 characters that follow the file name that identify the type of program used to create the file?
Yes. If the file ends with .zip, it is a ZIP Archive file. There is a way to change the extension, however, using an extension changer found on the internet. The filename extension (characters to the right of the dot in the file name) identifies the type of file (unless this extension is renamed by a computer user) in most cases. The type of file will identify what can use or open the file, but not necessarily what created the file.
What extension is used to name a compressed file?
there are a few but the main ones are zip, rar and cab The answer that the A+ book is looking for is .zip.
How can you identify a compressed file in windows xp?
You can identify it easily in two ways. 1. By its icon, It is a folder up on its side that has a zip through it. 2. By its file extension. Although sometimes these are not always visible, the extension for the average compressed file is .zip . You could also identify if it a compressed file if it says compressed zip folder in grey writing under the file name.
What does the acronym XLS stand for?
XLS is the shorthand for Microsoft Excel file extension. A file extension is the group of letters following a period in a file name, denoting what kind of file it is.
What does the file extension htm stand for?
Hyper Text Markup.
What does the file extension of mpeg stand for?
Moving Picture Experts Group
What does the file extension MPEG stand for?
Moving Picture Experts Group
What does a compressed file use as the last character in a file extension?
It varies. It could be a .zip a .rar as they are the most common, but there is a more extensive list
What does a compressed file use as the last character in the file extension?
It varies. It could be a .zip a .rar as they are the most common, but there is a more extensive list
