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WinZip 12.x - Classic Interface - Use Small Buttons

SUMMARY: Gain back screen real estate in WinZip by using smaller toolbar buttons.

Running WinZip with a small monitor or netbook, and are the toolbar buttons taking up too much screen real estate? Shrink them!

1. Click the "Options" menu, choosing "Configuration."

2. On the multi-tabbed dialog box that appears, click the "Toolbar" tab.

3. Uncheck "Use large toolbar buttons".

4. Press "OK" to close the dialog box.

WinZip small toolbar buttons (this screenshot only shows part of the toolbar)

This tip was written for WinZip 12.0. Instructions and screenshots for other versions may vary.

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