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Document how to encrypt a ZIP file with a password

Reported by a friendly journalist.

That's possible using Archive Manager but it's really confusing. It's not possible from the Files browser.

  1. Open Archive Manager
  2. Choose ☰ ▸ New Archive...
  3. Unfold the Other Options sections
  4. Specify a password

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  1. Add files (only new file will be encrypted)
  2. The archive is automatically created and updated (that's confusing because too transparent)

Encrypted files appear with a lock icon:

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To decrypt:

  1. Open the archive (you can open the archive without giving the password and that's confusing)
  2. Click on the file
  3. You're asked for the password.

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Edited by sajolida
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