Linux: how to compress a file using gzip

Question

How can I compress a file using gzip to create a gzipped file?

Answer 1

To compress a file using gzip, type the following command on the terminal:

gzip filename

If the file has space in its name, you need to put the filename inside quotes.

gzip "file name"

To decompress a gzipped file, type the following command on the terminal:

gzip -d filename.gz