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Overview of Demos and Code Examples Types of Demos Ways to Access Demos Ways to Run M-File Demos

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For an introduction to accessing and using demos and code examples, see:

Type	Description	Example
M-file	M-File demos: Tell a story using source code, commentary, and output. Are created by publishing an M-file script to HTML output using the Editor. Can run without stopping, or cell-by-cell. A cell is a section of code that begins with two comment symbols (`%%`).	In the Help browser Contents pane, select MATLAB > Demos > Graphics > Square Wave from Sine Waves
M-GUI	Standalone tool for exploring a feature.	In the Help browser Contents pane, select MATLAB > Demos > Graphics > Vibrating Logo.
Model	Simulink block diagram.	In the Help browser Contents pane, select Simulink > Demos > Automotive Applications > Engine Timing Simulation.
Video	Video demos: Are movies that highlights key features. Plays in your system Web browser using the Adobe^® Flash Player plug-in. Could require an Internet connection.	In the Help browser Contents pane, select MATLAB > Demos > Getting Started > Importing Data from Files.

Browse for demos in a product using the Help browser Contents pane.
Search for a topic of interest. Sort results by type, and then select a result from the Demos type.
The demo function

To run an M-file demo from start to finish, see Running an M-File Demo.

To run an M-file demo section-by-section:

On the demo page displayed in the Help browser, click Open filename in the Editor.
In the Editor, select Cell > Evaluate Current Cell and Advance.

To run an M-file demo in the Command Window:

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