MATLAB Scripts Basics — How to Write and Run Your First .m File (2026)
Learn the essentials of MATLAB scripts in this beginner-friendly tutorial. Discover how to create, save and run MATLAB script files (.m files), and understand how scripts differ from the Command Window for efficient programming workflows.
What you will learn:
What a MATLAB script is and how it differs from the Command Window
How to create and save a .m script file in the MATLAB Editor
Running scripts from the MATLAB editor
Understanding the MATLAB workspace and variable scope
Best practices for organising and commenting your MATLAB scripts
Common beginner mistakes and how to avoid them
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:20 What is a MATLAB script?
0:50 Creating and saving a .m file
1:05 Running your script
1:20 Workspace and variable scope
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