Learn how to use Annotations in NVivo for MAC:
Summary
The content explains how to use annotations in documents, particularly in video clips and interviews. Annotations are distinct from memos, as they focus on specific parts of a file. The process involves selecting text, adding a new annotation, and utilizing features to view and search through annotations effectively.
Highlights
- ✏️ What are Annotations? Annotations are short notes added to specific parts of a file, like video clips or interview segments, differing from memos that cover entire files.
- 🖱️ Adding Annotations: To add an annotation, select the desired text, right-click, and choose “new annotation.” Alternatively, use the keyboard shortcut Shift + Command + A.
- 🔍 Viewing and Searching Annotations: Annotations are highlighted in blue. Users can view all annotations by clicking the annotations icon in detail view and can search through them using the search box.
Key Moments
- Introduction to Annotations00:05
- Annotations are short notes linked to specific parts of a file, such as video clips or text segments.
- They differ from memos, which cover entire files like interviews or code.
- Demonstration of Adding Annotations00:30
- Instructions on adding an annotation to Barbara’s interview are provided.
- Users can select text, right-click, and choose “new annotation” or use the shortcut Shift + Command + A.
- A text box appears for users to type their notes, with annotated text highlighted in blue.
- Viewing and Searching Annotations01:08
- To view all annotations, users can click on the annotations icon in the detail view.
- Annotations can be searched using a search box, and all annotations in the project are listed in the notes area under the annotations subfolder.
