Create Functions in Files

This example shows how to create a function in a program file.

Add Help for Your Program

Help text appears in the Command Window when you use the help function. Create help text for your program by inserting comments at the beginning.

Run Functions in the Editor

This example shows how to run a function that requires some initial setup, such as input argument values, while working in the Editor.

Types of Functions

There are several types of functions available with MATLAB^®, including local functions, nested functions, private functions, and anonymous functions.

• Anonymous Functions
• Local Functions
• Nested Functions
• Private Functions

Function Precedence Order

To determine which function to call when multiple functions in the current scope have the same name, MATLAB uses function precedence order.

Indexing into Function Call Results

This topic describes how to dot index into temporary variables created by function calls.