Matlab basic commands

Command	Description
exit	Terminate MATLAB
finish	MATLAB termination M-file
matlabrc	MATLAB startup M-file for single-user systems or system administrators
prefdir	Directory containing preferences, history, and layout files
preferences	Open Preferences dialog box for MATLAB and related products
quit	Terminate MATLAB
clc	Clear Command Window
commandhistory	Open Command History window, or select it if already open
commandwindow	Open Command Window, or select it if already open
diary	Save session to file
matlabcolon (matlab:)	Run specified function via hyperlink
perl	Call Perl script using appropriate operating system executable
unix	Execute UNIX command and return result
demo	Access product demos via Help browser
echodemo	Run M-file demo step-by-step in Command Window
help	Help for MATLAB functions in Command Window
helpbrowser	Open Help browser to access all online documentation and demos
helpwin	Provide access to M-file help for all functions

Workspace

assignin	Assign value to variable in specified workspace
clear	Remove items from workspace, freeing up system memory
evalin	Execute MATLAB expression in specified workspace
exist	Check existence of variable, function, directory, or Java class
openvar	Open workspace variable in Array Editor or other tool for graphical editing
which	Locate functions and files
workspace	Open Workspace browser to manage workspace
uiimport	Open Import Wizard to import data

sparse	Create sparse matrix
zeros	Create array of all zeros

Publishing

grabcode	MATLAB code from M-files published to HTML
notebook	Open M-book in Microsoft Word (Windows)
publish	Publish M-file containing cells, saving output to file of specified type