Graphics

Overview of Printing and Exporting

MATLAB enables you to print a figure from the screen directly to a printer, or to a file for later printing. It also enables you to export a figure in graphics format to a file, or to the clipboard, so that you can import, or paste, it into an application such as a word processor.

Before you print or export the figure, MATLAB enables you to change many settings that control the look of the figure. For example you can change the size and position of the figure, the paper type and orientation, as well as line, text and background attributes.

This section provides general information about:

• What elements of the figure are printed or exported
• How to select the figure to be printed or exported
• Basic ways to print or export a figure
• Default figure settings and how to change them

You can also find more advanced information on selecting the printer driver most appropriate for your use.

• Specifying a Printer Driver
• Types of Printer Drivers
• Choosing the Right Driver
• Drivers Provided by MATLAB

Exporting a Figure to the Clipboard

What Is Printed or Exported