When you specify this argument, MATLAB searches for an existing figure in which the Number property is equal to n. If no figure exists with that property value, MATLAB creates a new …

Description A figure is a container for graphics or apps. Use the Figure object to modify the appearance and behavior of a figure after you create it.

This MATLAB function divides the current figure into an m-by-n grid and creates axes in the position specified by p.

Jun 20, 2025 · Using an integer to refer to figures is an outdated and discouraged code pattern. In R2014b we introduced graphics objects to represent figures, and this is the preferred method.

You can refer to a figure using either its object variable name or using the figure number preceded by -f. For example, -f2 refers to the figure with a Number property value of 2.

MATLAB plotting functions rely on the values of the figure and axes NextPlot properties to determine whether to add, clear, or clear and reset the figure and axes before drawing the new …

Use hold on to add a second line plot without deleting the existing line plot. The new plot uses the next color and line style based on the ColorOrder and LineStyleOrder properties of the axes.

Nov 22, 2011 · Use dollar symbols around the text. For example: title ('$\hat {\psi}$','Interpreter','latex') If you are using the legend function in R2018a or earlier, you must …

The best practice is to make all the necessary changes while your figure is still in MATLAB. Typically, saveas generates vector graphics files that scale well when resized.

Description fig = gcf returns the current figure handle. If a figure does not exist, then gcf creates a figure and returns its handle. You can use the figure handle to query and modify figure …