Link

Similar to a character string, but displays itself in the command window as a clickable link.

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Link(target) creates a Link object pointing to location or code defined by target, e.g., a URL.
Link(target, text) will display text instead of the target.
To add a hyperlink to a longer string, e.g., using sprintf, use the Link object's str property.

Examples included in help:

Example
Link('matlab:docsearch hyperlinks', 'Learn more about MATLAB hyperlinks')

Example
lnk = Link('matlab:ezplot(@cos)', 'Display cosine function')

Example
lnk = Link('http://mathworks.com/matlabcentral/', 'MATLAB Central');
disp('The link can be shown by normal display:')
lnk
disp('Or by using the function disp:')
disp(lnk);
disp('Alternatively, access the object''s str property:')
fprintf('Go to %s for lots of great resources.\n', lnk.str);

Cite As

Sky Sartorius (2026). Link (https://se.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/48638-link), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved .

General Information

MATLAB Release Compatibility

  • Compatible with any release

Platform Compatibility

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
Version Published Release Notes Action
1.1.0.2

Added an example to get to hyperlinks documentation.

1.1.0.1

Changed property validation to new syntax.

1.1.0.0

Added input checking and enforcement.

1.0.0.0