{"id":130458,"date":"2024-11-27T17:46:12","date_gmt":"2024-11-27T16:46:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maxqda.com\/?post_type=help-mx-app&p=130458"},"modified":"2025-10-15T14:55:26","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T12:55:26","slug":"data","status":"publish","type":"help-maxqda-tailwind","link":"https:\/\/www.maxqda.com\/maxqda-tailwind\/help\/data","title":{"rendered":"Importing Your Data"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The \"\" Data<\/strong> dashboard is your central hub for managing files in each MAXQDA Tailwind project<\/a>. On this page, you\u2019ll learn how to import, manage, and review your documents in MAXQDA Tailwind so you can start analyzing your data efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udce5 Importing Files<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you first open a project, you’re directed to the Data<\/strong> dashboard, as seen below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For an overview of the MAXQDA Tailwind interface, please visit our “Getting Started<\/a>” page, where we cover the basics of navigating the web app.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

To import files into your MAXQDA Tailwind project:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Click +<\/strong> Import<\/strong><\/kbd>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Select your files and click Open<\/strong><\/kbd>, or drag and drop them onto the “Upload Files” dialog window.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Tailwind will display a progress dialog during import and list the imported files.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Review the list, then click Close<\/strong><\/kbd>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. The imported files will appear on your Data <\/strong>dashboard, as shown below:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Supported File Types<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    MAXQDA Tailwind supports the following file types:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • File types: <\/strong>.docx, .rtf, .txt, .pdf <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Max uploads:<\/strong> 50 documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Max length per file:<\/strong> 250,000 characters<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Max file size:<\/strong> 20 MB each<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      Images and Tables<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • Images<\/strong> in documents are not<\/em> imported.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Tables<\/strong> are usually read accurately during import. However, very long tables can cause processing issues or incomplete reads. To improve accuracy, split large tables into smaller sections or convert them to plain text before importing. In Word, you can convert a table to text by clicking inside the table, going to the Layout <\/strong><\/kbd>menu, and selecting Convert to Text<\/strong><\/kbd>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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        Exploring Document Summaries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        When you upload a text file, MAXQDA Tailwind generates an AI summary for it. To view the summary:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. In the Data<\/strong> dashboard, click the Summary<\/strong><\/kbd> button next to the file you want to review.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. The “Document View” panel slides open on the right, displaying:\n
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          • AI Summary (top):<\/strong> Provides an overview of the document. Click any reference to see where that information comes from.\n
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            • You can use the \"\" Copy to Clipboard<\/strong><\/kbd> icon to copy the entire document or topic summary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Topic Summary (middle)<\/strong>: Provides an overview of a chosen topic as it appears in the specific source document. Choose a topic using the dropdown menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Original Document (bottom):<\/strong> When you click a reference in the summary, it automatically scrolls and highlights the corresponding source text in green.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • To close the “Document View,” click the \"\" Close<\/strong><\/kbd> icon in the upper-right corner.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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              \ud83d\uddc3\ufe0f<\/strong> Managing Files<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

              \u2195\ufe0f<\/strong> Sorting and Adjusting Columns<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

              You can sort files by one column at a time in the Data<\/strong> dashboard to make it easier to locate them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              • Sort:<\/strong> Click on a column header to sort your files. Text columns sort alphabetically and number columns numerically. Click again to toggle order.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Resize:<\/strong> Drag the borders between column headers to adjust column widths.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                \ud83d\udd0d Finding Files<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                You can use the search bar at the top of the Data<\/strong> dashboard to quickly find the file you’re looking for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                \ud83d\uddd1\ufe0f Deleting Files<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                To permanently delete a single file:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                1. Hover over the file to reveal the \"\" More Options<\/strong><\/kbd> icon and click it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                2. Then, select \"\" Delete<\/strong><\/kbd>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                  To permanently delete multiple files at once:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  1. Hover over the file list to show the checkboxes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  2. Tick the checkboxes<\/strong><\/kbd> for the files you want to delete.\n
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                    • To select all files, tick the checkbox<\/strong><\/kbd> in the header row.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • When at least one file is selected, a Delete button appears above the list.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Click Delete<\/strong><\/kbd> to remove the selected files.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                      Important:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                      • Please be aware that deleting a file cannot be undone, and files cannot be restored once deleted. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • You can only delete a file if it is not used in any summary table. MAXQDA Tailwind will notify you if the file is in use.\n
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                        • In this case, you need to delete the summary table first. Then, you can return to the Data<\/strong> dashboard to delete the file.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                          What to Expect from Tailwind\u2019s AI Output: Variation and Safety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                          • Nuances in summarization<\/strong>
                            Re-importing the same document into a Tailwind project may result in subtle changes in its analysis and summary. While the core content of the document summaries will remain largely the same, the specific wording may vary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • For those interested in generative AI<\/strong>
                            MAXQDA Tailwind utilizes large language models (LLMs) set to a low temperature of 0.1. This setting aims to achieve a balance between consistent, high-quality output and subtle variations that can enhance diversity, reflecting the complexities of qualitative data analysis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Responsible AI<\/strong>
                            Tailwind is committed to the responsible use of AI. Therefore, if the analyzed data includes content flagged as harmful, the generative AI model may be unable to generate document summaries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":131413,"parent":0,"menu_order":5,"template":"","class_list":["post-130458","help-maxqda-tailwind","type-help-maxqda-tailwind","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"blocksy_meta":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nImporting Your Data - MAXQDA Tailwind<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn all about the data dashboard, how to import and manage data and how your data is protected in MAXQDA Tailwind.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maxqda.com\/maxqda-tailwind\/help\/data\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Importing Your Data\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Learn all about the data dashboard, how to import and manage data and how your data is protected in MAXQDA Tailwind.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.maxqda.com\/maxqda-tailwind\/help\/data\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"MAXQDA Tailwind\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-10-15T12:55:26+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.maxqda.com\/maxqda-tailwind\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/MAXQDA-Tailwind-Manual.jpg?_t=1760532926\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1200\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"630\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"6 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.maxqda.com\/maxqda-tailwind\/help\/data\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.maxqda.com\/maxqda-tailwind\/help\/data\",\"name\":\"Importing Your Data - 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