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5.9: Matlab Functions with No Inputs and No Outputs

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    By Carey A. Smith

    These built-in Matlab functions have no inputs and no returned variables, although they may display values, change the screen, or change a plot.

    colorbar % For 3D plots

    lc % Clears the console

    The function definition of such a file would be like this:

    function [] = clc()

    A user could create a function with no inputs and no output variables, but it displays a figure or information. For example, a function called my_contact.m could display a user’s name and contact information:

    function [] = my_contact()

    Name = 'Harper Lee'

    Email = ToKillAMockingbird@google.com

    end


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