How to Attach Zip File in Excel (3 Methods)

Method 1 – Attach Zip File as an Icon

• Select a cell in the worksheet where you want to place the zip file.

• Go to the ribbon and choose Insert and select Text.
• From the options, select Object.

• In the Object window, choose Create from File.
• Browse and insert the zip file from your computer.
• Mark the Display as icon option.
• Press OK to attach the zip file as an icon.

• We will see the zip file attached to our worksheet.

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Method 2 – Insert Zip File as a Link

• Select a cell in the worksheet.

• Go to Insert and select Text.
• Choose Object.

• In the Object window, select Create from File.
• Browse and insert the zip file.
• Mark the Link to file option.
• Press OK to create a link to the zip file.

• We will see the zip file attached to our active worksheet as a link.

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Method 3 – Place Zip File in a Specific Cell

• Follow Method 1 to attach the zip file.

• Resize the attached zip file or the cell to fit properly.
• Right-click on the zip file.
• Choose Format Object.

• In the Format Object window, go to the Properties tab.
• Select Move and size with cells.
• Press OK to fix the zip file to the cell.

• The attached zip file is fixed to the cell. If we resize the cell, the zip file will adjust its size accordingly.

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