MATLAB shortcuts
- 30 shortcuts
- 5 sections
- Development
- Also on: Windows
- Verified against official docs
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Function keys, alone or with Shift, are the whole Running and Debugging section of the MATLAB list. Run current script, Run selected section, Step over, Step into and Set/clear breakpoint need no modifier. Command Window has two shortcuts, Recall previous command and Recall next command, on the up and down arrow keys. Every Navigation shortcut is one modifier and a letter, such as Go to line and Open function definition.
Start with these
- Run current script
- Run selected section
- Set/clear breakpoint
- Step over
- Go to line
- Evaluate selection in Command Window
Tips for MATLAB
- With Shift, the key of Step into F11 becomes Step out ⇧F11 and the key of Run current script F5 becomes Stop debugging ⇧F5.
- In Editing, the two bracket keys change the indent: Increase indent ⌘] and Decrease indent ⌘[ share one modifier.
Jump to section
File6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| New script | |
| Open file | |
| Save current file | |
| Save as | |
| Close current document | |
Editing10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Undo | |
| Redo | |
| Cut | |
| Copy | |
| Paste | |
| Select all | |
| Commentuncomment lines | |
| Increase indent | |
| Decrease indent | |
| Smart indent (auto-format) |
Running and Debugging7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Run current script | |
| Run selected section | |
| Step over | |
| Step into | |
| Step out | |
| Set/clear breakpoint | |
| Stop debugging |
Command Window2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Recall previous command | |
| Recall next command |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many keyboard shortcuts does MATLAB have on macOS?
MATLAB has 30 keyboard shortcuts on macOS, organized into 5 sections: File, Editing, Navigation, Running and Debugging, and more. This page lists all of them with searchable, organized shortcut tables.
Which MATLAB shortcuts should I learn first?
Start with Run current script (F5), Run selected section (F9), Set/clear breakpoint (F12), Step over (F10), Go to line (⌘G), Evaluate selection in Command Window (⌘E). The sections on this page list the rest.
Can I download MATLAB shortcuts as a PDF?
Yes. Click the download button at the top of this page to generate a printable PDF cheat sheet with all 30 MATLAB shortcuts. The PDF includes organized sections, keycap-style key labels, and space for your own notes.
Where is the official MATLAB keyboard shortcuts documentation?
The official MATLAB keyboard shortcuts documentation is available on their website. Every shortcut on this page is sourced from and verified against the official documentation to ensure accuracy.
Do these MATLAB shortcuts work on all Mac keyboards?
Yes. These shortcuts work on all Mac keyboards, including MacBook built-in keyboards and external Apple keyboards. The modifier keys are Command (⌘), Option (⌥), Control (⌃), and Shift (⇧). On keyboards without a Function row, some F-key shortcuts may require holding the Fn key.
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