Entering Commands

Build and run MATLAB^® statements

While working in MATLAB, you issue commands that create variables and call functions. For an introduction, see Enter Statements in Command Window.

Functions

`ans`	Most recent answer
`clc`	Clear Command Window
`diary`	Log Command Window text to file
`format`	Set output display format
`home`	Send cursor home
`iskeyword`	Determine if input is MATLAB keyword
`more`	Control paged output in Command Window
`commandwindow`	Enter statements at the command line
`commandhistory`	View previously run statements

DisplayFormatOptions Output display format in Command Window (Since R2021a)

Enter Statements in Command Window

Enter individual statements in the Command Window while working in MATLAB.
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.
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
Use the diary function to keep an activity log of your MATLAB session.
Find Text in Command Window or History
Search text currently in the Command Window or Command History.
Modify Command Window Settings
Specify appearance and behavior of the Command Window and its output.
Modify Command History Settings
Specify how often to save statements to the Command History and the types of statements to exclude.
Modify Keyboard Settings
Settings for delimiter matching in the Command Window, Editor, and Live Editor.

Troubleshoot error message related to unrecognized function or variable.