Using MATLAB as a CalculatorEntering information at the promptEntering a formulaCopying and pasting formulasChanging the Command window formattingSuppressing Command window outputUnderstanding the MATLAB Math SyntaxAdding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividingWorking with exponentsOrganizing Your Storage LockerUsing ans — the default storage lockerCreating your own storage lockersOperating MATLAB as More Than a CalculatorLearning the truthUsing the built-in functionsAccessing the function browserRecovering from MistakesUnderstanding the MATLAB error messagesStopping MATLAB when it hangsGetting HelpExploring the documentationWorking through the examplesRelying on peer supportObtaining trainingRequesting support from MathWorksContacting the authors