How do you exclude files under zip?

To exclude files from a ZIP archive, you can use command-line tools like zip with the -x option followed by the pattern of the files you want to exclude. For example, the command zip -r archive.zip folder -x "*.tmp" creates a ZIP file while omitting all files with the .tmp extension. If you're using a GUI tool, you typically have the option to select which files to include or exclude during the archive creation process. Always check the specific tool’s documentation for accurate syntax and options.