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MATLAB is a numerical computing environment and programming language used widely in engineering, science, and data analysis for matrix math, modeling, and visualization. Keyboard shortcuts in its editor and command window accelerate running code, navigating scripts, and managing the workspace.

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All MATLAB keyboard shortcuts (Mac)

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Esc
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
F10
F11
F12
`
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
-
=
⌫
Tab
Q
W
E
R
T
Y
U
I
O
P
[
]
\
⇪
A
S
D
F
G
H
J
K
L
;
'
↩
Shift
Z
X
C
V
B
N
M
,
.
/
Shift
⌃
⌘
⌥
Space
⌥
⌘
⌃
↑
←
↓
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+ 2 more controls in the table below

43 shortcuts

Editing 8

Action Shortcut
Comment ⌘/
Uncomment ⌘⌥/
Smart Indent ⌘I
Undo ⌘Z
Redo ⌘⇧Z
Increase Indent ⌘]
Decrease Indent ⌘[
Duplicate Line ⌘⇧C

Running Code 6

Action Shortcut
Run File F5
Run Current Section ⌘↵
Run and Advance ⌘⇧↵
Interrupt Execution ⌘.
Pause ⌘F5
Quit Execution ⇧F5

Navigation 5

Action Shortcut
Go to Line ⌘L
Set or Clear Bookmark ⌘F2
Next Bookmark F2
Previous Bookmark ⇧F2
Go to Next Variable ⌥↓

File 5

Action Shortcut
Save File ⌘S
New Script ⌘N
Open File ⌘O
Close File ⌘W
Reopen Closed File ⌘⇧T

Desktop Navigation 5

Action Shortcut
Activate Command Window ⌘0
Activate Editor ⌘⇧0
Activate Command History ⌘1
Activate Workspace ⌘3
Move Between Desktop Areas ⌘F6

Debugging 4

Action Shortcut
Set or Clear Breakpoint F12
Step F10
Step In F11
Step Out ⇧F11

Find & Replace 3

Action Shortcut
Find ⌘F
Find Next ⌘G
Find and Replace ⌘⌥F

General 3

Action Shortcut
Search ⌘⇧␣
Cancel Action ⎋
Settings ⌘,

Window 3

Action Shortcut
Maximize Editor ⌘⇧M
Undock Editor ⌃⇧U
Dock Editor ⌃⇧D

Code Folding 1

Action Shortcut
Collapse Fold ⌃⇧.

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Mac edition · 43 shortcuts

A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential MATLAB shortcuts for Mac — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the poster include every MATLAB shortcut?
MATLAB has 43 keyboard shortcuts on macOS — the complete list is free to read on this page. The poster features the most essential ones, curated to stay readable on a wall.
Can I print it at home?
Yes. The digital download is a high-resolution 300 DPI file you can print at home or at any print shop, in standard frame sizes.
Does it cover both Mac and Windows?
We sell a separate edition per platform so every key matches your keyboard exactly. This page is the macOS edition.
Is this an official MATLAB product?
No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by MATLAB. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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