
For example, if a file has interview responses from a single person you can code it to a case you create for that person. You can code entire files to new or existing codes or cases. Select Edit in the Detail View menu bar or context menu, or click Edit in the Document, Video, Audio or External tab (depending on the file type).You can edit the content of documents (not PDFs): For manual coding methods, see Manual coding techniques and Create codes manually. There are multiple ways to code content selections in NVivo including automatic options.

Most coding is for selected content in data files (including externals), and you can also code content in memos, codes and cases. Coding brings together in one place all the references to specific themes, emotions, relationships or people, from your data.
