Enter Statements in Command Window

Enter individual statements in the Command Window while working in MATLAB.

• Continue Long Statements on Multiple Lines
• Variable Names
• Check Syntax as You Type
• Case and Space Sensitivity

Format Output

Format the output display in the Command Window and the Live Editor.

Calling Functions

MATLAB provides a large number of functions that perform computational tasks. To call a function, enclose its input arguments in parentheses.

• Find Functions to Use
• Ignore Function Outputs
• Choose Command Syntax or Function Syntax

Stop Execution

Stop the execution of a MATLAB command.

Rerun Favorite Commands

A MATLAB favorite command is an easy way to run a group of MATLAB commands that you use regularly.

Write to a Diary File

To keep an activity log of your MATLAB session, use the diary function.

Find Text in Command Window or History

Search text currently in the Command Window or Command History Window.

Set Command Window Preferences

Specify appearance of Command Window and its output.

Set Command History Preferences

Specify how often to save automatically the history file and the types of statements to exclude.

Set Keyboard Preferences

Settings for suggestions and completions, function hints, and delimiter matching.