How do I compress a file on a Mac.  I do not see and option to compress a file when I right click on it and the Apple help does not provide and accurate answer

How do I compress a file on a Mac.  I do not see and option to compress a file when I right click on it and the Apple help does not provide and accurate answer

Select the file with one click, then go to File in the menu bar and select Compress...
By the way Niel's post says control - click. This means click with the control key held down. It produces the same result as going to File in the menu bar and selecting Compress...

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