| Feature | Manual Section | Utility | |---------|----------------|---------| | | Coding > Auto-code by search result | Instantly code all mentions of "COVID-19" across 200 interviews. | | Weighted codes | Analysis > Code weights | Assign importance scores to themes (e.g., 1=minor, 5=major). | | Geo-tagging | Data > Geo-documents | Link interview quotes to locations on a map. | | Memo manager | Memos > Memo dashboard | Review all analytical notes without scrolling. | | YouTube import | Data > Import > Web | Code transcripts of YouTube videos directly. |
The MAXQDA workspace is centered around a "Four-Window System" designed for high-speed scannability and logical data management: maxqda manual
| Question | Manual Location | |----------|----------------| | "How do I merge two projects with different code systems?" | Teamwork > Project Merging > Code System Alignment | | "Can I transcribe audio inside MAXQDA?" | Data > Media > Transcription Mode (yes, built-in) | | "How do I export a list of all memos?" | Memos > Export > Memos Summary | | "What’s the difference between document sets and groups?" | Data Management > Organizing Documents (Groups = permanent; Sets = temporary) | | "How do I calculate Cohen’s Kappa?" | Teamwork > Intercoder Agreement > Calculation | | Feature | Manual Section | Utility |