How to Edit a Script in MATLAB

To edit a script in MATLAB using a command-based approach, you typically use the edit command followed by the script's filename. This method allows you to open an existing script for modification or create a new one.

Steps to Edit a Script Using the edit Command

Based on the provided steps, here is how to edit a script:

1. Access Commands: From the menu, tap Commands. This action opens an interface, likely a command window or terminal within the MATLAB environment.
2. Type the Edit Command: In the command interface, type edit filename.
   • Replace filename with the name of the script you want to edit.
   • If the file exists, it will open in the editor.
   • If the file does not exist, this command will create a new, blank file with that name.
   • To create a plain text file instead of a MATLAB script (.m file), use the .txt file extension (e.g., edit myfile.txt).
3. Edit the File Contents: In the edit screen that appears, type or modify the contents of your script or text file. This is where you write your MATLAB code or text.
4. Save and Run: To save the changes you've made and potentially run the script (if it's a MATLAB file), tap the designated save and run icon. This action saves the current state of the file and executes it if applicable.

Summary Table

Step	Action	Description
1. Access	Tap Commands	Opens the command input interface.
2. Command	Type edit filename	Specifies the file to open or create for editing. Use .txt for text files.
3. Edit	Type content in edit screen	Write or modify the code/text of the file.
4. Save & Run	Tap save/run icon ( )	Saves the file and executes it.

This command-based method is a direct way to interact with files within MATLAB, particularly useful when you know the exact filename or prefer a non-GUI approach for opening files.