04_Introduction: Coding Modes

This blogpost will cover coding modes within ELAN

There are several different working modes within ELAN, including annotation, media synchronization, transcription, segmentation and interlinearization mode. =

Usually, when opening the main ELAN file, the annotation mode will be on view (see Figure 1, below). This is a generic mode whereby most functions are available. This is the coding mode whereby all interaction dimensions are coded in (i.e., gaze, gestures, touch and speech).  

Figure 1: Image depicting the annotation mode within ELAN

Sometimes another coding mode may be on view when the main coding file is opened. In this instance, the coding mode can be easily switch to annotation mode via. the 'options menu' (see Figure 2, below). 

Figure 2: Image depicting the options menu and annotation modes 

Note, the following blogposts will cover functions within the annotation mode