Using MATLAB Graphics

Labeling Graphs

This topic area provides information on commands that enable you to label your graph.

Graph Labeling Commands

MATLAB provides commands to label each axis and place text at arbitrary locations on the graph. These commands include those displayed here.


Command	Purpose
`title`	Adds a title to the graph
`xlabel`	Adds a label to the x-axis
`ylabel`	Adds a label to the y-axis
`zlabel`	Adds a label to the z-axis
`legend`	Adds a legend to an existing graph
`text`	Displays a text string at a specified location
`gtext`	Places text on the graph using the mouse

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