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Subsection Main Components

When MATLAB opens, the screen is divided into panels. Each panel has a specific role in how you interact with MATLAB. Although the layout can be customized, the following components are essential.
Files
Shows the current working directory. Files you create or save are placed here by default.
Command Window
The Command Window is where you enter commands at the prompt >>. MATLAB evaluates each command when you press Enter.
Workspace
Displays variables currently stored in memory, including their names, sizes, and values.
Editor
Used to write, edit, and debug MATLAB programs and scripts.
Figure 1. Main components of the MATLAB Desktop.

Checkpoint 2.

Which MATLAB panel shows the variables currently stored in memory?
  • Files
  • Workspace
  • Editor
  • Command Window