Insert a piece of code (a snippet) in the Matlab editor

Paste into the editor a code using the shortcuts toolbar.

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You often use the same code, but you still don't remember it?
1. Copy the code of the file insert_snippet.m.

2. Create a new shortcut in Matlab.

3. Paste the code into 'Callback'.

4. Change the code in the 22th line.

5. Give a name to your shortcut in 'Label'.

6. Click 'Save'.

7. Click on the newly created shortcut to paste your code into the editor.

Cite As

Vincent Mazet (2026). Insert a piece of code (a snippet) in the Matlab editor (https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/41704-insert-a-piece-of-code-a-snippet-in-the-matlab-editor), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved .

Acknowledgements

Inspired: RobustCodeExpo2016, MATLAB Snippets

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General Information

MATLAB Release Compatibility

  • Compatible with any release

Platform Compatibility

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
Version Published Release Notes Action
1.4.0.0

Fix bug for new versions of Matlab.

1.3.0.0

Now the code does not add a variable in the workspace. Besides, a new line is introduces by the more usual character '\n'.

1.1.0.0

Fix minors bugs and give an example.

1.0.0.0