Is there a MATLAB function that allows users to include non-Greek symbols in legends and text boxes?

Hi,

I'm attempting to create a simple legend or textbox that includes non-Greek symbols and text. I'm using the following modified sample code from the MATLAB documentation;

plot(1:10);
  str = {'Straight Line', 'Plot of 1 to 10', 'and nothing else'};
  annotation('textbox', [.2 .4, .1, .1], 'String', str);

The following plot is produced;

Is it possible to add symbols including asterisks, circles, and diamonds to the beginning of each of these strings?

The end result would look like this, only with the actual symbols;

Asterisk Straight Line Diamond Plot of 1 to 10 Circle and nothing else

Any adivce is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Answer 1

[Star Strider]

See Text Properties, specifically ‘► Interpreter’. F’rinstance, ‘ * ’ is \ast, ‘ ♦ ’ is \diamondsuit, and so forth. I’m not certain what you want to do, but you could also experiment with the legend function.

Answer 2

[Brad]

Right on, caught a good break with this one!!

Thanks Strider!

[Star Strider]

My pleasure!