MATLAB Programming/Entering data at the command line
The input() function lets your scripts process data entered at the command line. All input is converted into a numerical value or array. The argument for the input() function is the message or prompt you want it to display. Inputting strings require an additional 's' argument. Example:
%test.m
%let's ask a user for x
x = input('Please enter a value for x:')
Then running the script would produce the output:
Please enter a value for x:3
x = 3
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