How to Add Title to Plot in MATLAB: Simple Guide

In MATLAB, you add a title to a plot using the title() function. Simply call title('Your Title') after creating your plot to display the title above the graph.

Syntax

The basic syntax to add a title to a plot in MATLAB is:

• title('text'): Adds the specified text as the title.
• title('text', 'PropertyName', PropertyValue, ...): Adds a title with additional formatting options like font size or color.

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title('Your Plot Title')

Example

This example shows how to plot a simple sine wave and add a title to the plot.

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x = linspace(0, 2*pi, 100);
y = sin(x);
plot(x, y)
title('Sine Wave Plot')

Output

A plot window opens showing a sine wave with the title 'Sine Wave Plot' displayed above the graph.

Common Pitfalls

Common mistakes when adding titles include:

• Calling title() before plotting data, which may cause the title not to appear.
• Using incorrect quotation marks or missing parentheses.
• Not updating the title when plotting multiple graphs in the same figure.

Always call title() after your plot() command.

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plot(x, y)
% Wrong: title before plot
% title('Wrong Title')
% Correct:
title('Correct Title')

Quick Reference

Here is a quick summary of how to use the title() function:

Usage	Description
title('text')	Add a simple title to the current plot
title('text', 'FontSize', 14)	Add title with font size 14
title('text', 'Color', 'red')	Add title with red color
title('text', 'FontWeight', 'bold')	Add bold title text

Key Takeaways

Use the title('Your Title') function after plotting to add a title.

Always call title() after the plot command to ensure the title appears.

You can customize the title with properties like FontSize and Color.

Avoid syntax errors by using correct quotes and parentheses.

For multiple plots, update the title each time you create a new plot.