How do i back up my iTunes purchases. There is no back up option under library any more?

Hi all,
I want to bak up all my iTunes purchases as i have not done this for a few years. I looked for a "how to" but the Apple site siad to go to back up library under file/librabry but this no longer exists?
How can i just back up my store purchases not my whole library?
Thanks

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