Matlab Random Word Generator

Hi All,

I have been attempting to generate a singular random word, from a set of words in a txt file labelled: dictionary.txt

So far, my code is as follows:

Dictionary="dictionary.txt";
Random=randperm(length("dictionary.txt"),1);
randword = Dictionary{Random}

However, when i run the code, it returns:

randword =

'dictionary.txt'

How can i make it so that the code displays a random word within the dictionary.txt file, rather than the file name?

Kind Regards,

Smoxk x

Answer 1

[KSSV]

Dictionary='dictionary.txt';
n = 5 ;   % letters to pick from the string 
Random=randperm(length(Dictionary),5);
randword = Dictionary(Random)

randword = 'ynx.o'

[Smoxk x]

Hey @KSSV,

Thanks so much for the response! :)

The 'dictionary.txt' file contains words such as "dog" "snake" "water". How would i edit the code to display a random word thats already within the 'dictionary.txt' file such as "fish"?

Could i make the code for random word generation into a function maybe? I have to use it in multiple segments of my code.

Kind Regards,

Luke

[KSSV]

Attach your file.

[Smoxk x]

Ok, above is the attached 'dictionary.txt'

[KSSV]

file = 'dictionary.txt' ;    % file name 
S = importdata(file) ;  % import the data 
N = numel(S) ;   % get the length of the file 
idx = randperm(N,1) ;   % get random number 
S(idx)

[Smoxk x]

@KSSV Thanks so much! I really appreciate the time and effort you took to assist me! Have a great day!

[Smoxk x]

Hey @KSSV,

How would i go about making the below code into a function?

file = 'dictionary.txt';    % file name
import = importdata(file);  % import the data 
Num= numel(import);   % get the length of the file 
idx = randperm(Num, 1);   % get random number 
OriginalWord=import(idx);

[KSSV]

function OriginalWord = myfunction(filename,n)
% file name - nme of the file 
% n - number of random letters needed from the file 
import = importdata(file);  % import the data 
Num= numel(import);   % get the length of the file 
idx = randperm(Num, n);   % get random number 
OriginalWord=import(idx);
end