1. Introduction: What is the MAXQDA Manual? The MAXQDA Manual is the official, comprehensive documentation provided by VERBI Software to support users in learning, troubleshooting, and mastering the MAXQDA software. It is available in multiple formats (PDF, interactive online help, and printed selected versions) and serves as the authoritative reference for all features, workflows, and best practices.
Unlike generic video tutorials or third-party guides, the manual is with each software release (e.g., MAXQDA 2022, 2024, Analytics Pro, etc.), ensuring accuracy and depth. It covers both Standard and Analytics Pro modules, including advanced statistical tools like cluster analysis and correspondence analysis. 2. Formats and Access Points MAXQDA provides the manual in three primary formats:
: Download the latest PDF manual, skim the table of contents, then use the interactive help for daily work. Bookmark the sections on retrieval logic and visualization export – they will save you hours of frustration. For the most current manual, visit: https://www.maxqda.com/support/manuals
| 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. | 6. Manual Updates and Versioning MAXQDA releases major updates annually (e.g., 2022 → 2024 → 2025). The manual is version-specific. Do not use a manual for MAXQDA 2022 with MAXQDA 2024 – the interface and tools change significantly.