Development Environment

Using the Desktop

When you start MATLAB, the MATLAB desktop appears, containing tools (graphical user interfaces) for managing files, variables, and applications associated with MATLAB. Think of the desktop as your instrument panel for MATLAB. The main things you need to know about the desktop are:

• Desktop Tools - All of the tools managed by the desktop.
• Configuring the Desktop - Arranging the tools in the desktop.
• Common Desktop Features - Features you can use in the tools, such as context menus.

The first time MATLAB starts, the desktop appears as shown in the following illustration, although your Launch Pad may contain different entries.

Quitting MATLAB

Desktop Tools