The recent Mac update now includes data merging, however some bugs are still being evaluated Up until recently, merging data capabilities were only available in Windows version, not Mac.Therefore, the locations of original data files must be kept manually Software does not internally store all sources of imported data.User interface search tool does not allow for integrated searches of both text and coded data.Projects cannot be assessed at the same time by multiple users.Help service is responsive to inquiries and suggestions.User interface intuitive to use with well placed icons and functions.Works well for team work as well as project merging.Includes numerous built-in functions for coding, retrieving, analyzing, visualizing and exporting data.Typical users include anthropologists, universities, and profit/nonprofit corporations. Atlas.ti is a qualitative data analysis software with the purpose of revealing meanings and relationships within complex datasets.