MATLAB Function Reference Commands by Subject | Search  Help Desk |
Managing Commands and Functions | |
addpath | Add directories to MATLAB's search path |
doc | Display HTML documentation in Web browser |
help | Online help for MATLAB functions and M-files |
lasterr | Last error message |
lastwarn | Last warning message |
lookfor | Keyword search through all help entries |
path | Control MATLAB's directory search path |
profile | Measure and display M-file execution profiles |
rmpath | Remove directories from MATLAB's search path |
type | List file |
version | MATLAB version number |
what | Directory listing of M-files, MAT-files, and MEX-files |
whatsnew | Display README files for MATLAB and toolboxes |
which | Locate functions and files |
Managing Variables and the Workspace | |
clear | Remove items from memory |
disp | Display text or array |
length | Length of vector |
load | Retrieve variables from disk |
mlock | Prevent M-file clearing |
munlock | Allow M-file clearing |
pack | Consolidate workspace memory |
save | Save workspace variables on disk |
size | Array dimensions |
who, whos | List directory of variables in memory |
Controlling the Command Window | |
echo | Echo M-files during execution |
format | Control the output display format |
more | Control paged output for the command window |
Working with Files and the Operating Environment | |
acopy | Copy Macintosh file from one folder to another |
amove | Move Macintosh file from one folder to another |
applescript | Load a compiled AppleScript from a file and execute it |
arename | Rename Macintosh File |
areveal | Reveal filename on Macintosh desktop |
cd | Change working directory |
copyfile | Copy file |
delete | Delete files and graphics objects |
diary | Save session in a disk file |
dir | Directory listing |
edit | Edit an M-file |
fileparts | Filename parts |
fullfile | Build full filename from parts |
gestalt | Macintosh gestalt function |
inmem | Functions in memory |
matlabroot | Root directory of MATLAB installation |
tempdir | Return the name of the system's temporary directory |
mkdir | Make directory |
tempname | Unique name for temporary file |
! | Execute operating system command |
Starting and Quitting MATLAB | |
matlabrc | MATLAB startup M-file |
quit | Terminate MATLAB |
startup | MATLAB startup M-file |