Explore the Interface

  1. Let’s briefly look around before we get started. First off, the left side menu helps you navigate the various items of your project, such as your files, your codes, notes, queries, etc. We will talk about these sections as we use the tool.

    NVivo new project homepage

  2. If you want to save your project manually (which you should do periodically), or create or open a new project, you can use the File menu from the menu bar at the top of the screen.

    Under file, Save is selected Under file, Save is selected

  3. If you select NVivo from the menu bar, and then Licensing, you will see an option to Replace License, where you can update your license key, when you receive a new one.

    In the top menu bar, NVivo is selectedUnder the NVivo tab, Licensing and Replace license are selected

Technique: Qualitative Data Analysis | Tools: NVivo


First created: November 20, 2023
Last updated: May 12, 2026

Tutorial maintained by Kelly Schultz.

Tutorial created by Kelly Schultz.

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