| Starting and Quitting MATLAB 
 | Run MATLAB, including startup and shutdown options. 
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| Using the Desktop 
 | Use the MATLAB desktop to manage common tools. Configure the desktop, set preferences, and use other features. 
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| Running MATLAB Functions 
 | Work with functions in the Command Window and Command History window. 
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| Getting Help 
 | Get help using the Help browser, help functions, printed documentation, demos, and other methods. 
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| Workspace, Search Path, and File Operations 
 | Use the Workspace browser, Array Editor, search path tool, Current Directory browser, and equivalent functions. 
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| Importing and Exporting Data 
 | Bring data created by other applications into the MATLAB workspace using the Import Wizard. Package MATLAB workspace variables for use by other applications. 
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| Editing and Debugging M-Files 
 | Use the MATLAB graphical Editor/Debugger and debugging functions to create and change M-files. 
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| Interfacing with Source Control Systems 
 | Access your source control system from within MATLAB, Simulink®, and Stateflow®. 
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| Using Notebook 
 | Access the numeric computation and visualization software of MATLAB from within a word processing environment (Microsoft Word). 
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