difference between load and xlsread

Hi! could someone explain me the difference between load and xlsread? also, how can I create a document that could be used with the command "load" in the future. Thanks!

Answer 1

[CS Researcher]

Short Answer:

'load' is to load a .mat file to the workspace whereas 'xlsread' is to read Excel Spreadsheets.

[San E]

thanks! and how do I make mat files? sorry for such basic questions

[CS Researcher]

When you save the workspace in MATLAB, it is saved as a .mat file. Once you load that .mat file back, it loads all the variables back to the workspace. You can also save selected variables from the workspace to a .mat file. You can find more here: Save Workspace

Answer 2

[Azzi Abdelmalek]

You will find all what you want in the documentation: http://www.mathworks.com/help/matlab/ref/load.html http://www.mathworks.com/help/matlab/ref/xlsread.html