To archive files select them and press Alt+F5. If you want to archive files in its own folder, press Alt+F5 twice.
In the archive progress window you can specify the operation priority, which can significantly influence the speed of archiving/unarching.
Archiving dialog:


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Archive name.
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Strong encryption.
File content as well as list of files get encrypted. The option is available if the plugin or the external archiver supports strong encryption.
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Solid archive.
When adding a number of files to an archive the option may help with improving compression (sometimes significantly).
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Selection of the Archiver.
Archiving can be done with a plugin or external program. The option is available if more than one possibility exists.
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Plugin properties.
Settings window or "About" of the plugin.
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Non-bold extension.
Archiving is supported by an external program only.
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Bold extension.
A plugin supports archiving.
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Cursive extension.
Nor plugin nor external program support archiving.
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