# 3. Importing Files into NVivo ## Video: *Importing Files In NVivo 12* {% hint style="danger" %} WARNING: NVivo looks different on Mac and Windows. Whilst I've tried to make sure that I cover all bases in this online resource - I only have a license for a Windows version of NVivo. With the help of my community leaders I hope I'll be able to make these modules as accessible as possible for all users, but I might definitely miss the nuances of both versions. For help, I'd recommend checking out the NVivo forums [here](https://forums.nvivobyqsr.com/), or by asking a question on our Facebook group [here](https://www.facebook.com/groups/unimelbnvivo). {% endhint %} ### For Windows {% embed url="" %} Importing with NVivo 12 (Windows) by QSR (2018) {% endembed %} ### For Mac {% embed url="" %} Importing with NVivo 12 Mac by QSR (2018) {% endembed %} ## Task: Import Files into NVivo 1. Create a new folder for "interviews" (a sample of which can be downloaded [here](https://github.com/AlexShermon/RCS-NVivo/blob/master/README.md)) or any data which you would like to import into NVivo 2. Import your files into NVivo ### Reflection * Why might it be important to provide descriptions for your file folders? * How might you organise your folders in NVivo? --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://alex-shermon.gitbook.io/rcs-nvivo/1-nvivo-intro/3.-importing-files-into-nvivo.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.