MATLAB: What LaTeX characters can I use in MATLAB

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I am using MATLAB 6.5 (R13) and would like to know if there is anything planned to support more LaTeX commands.

Specifically, and as an example, I would like to use "frac" and "overline".

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This enhancement has been made for Release 14 (R14). For previous product releases, read below for any possible workarounds:

For a list of tex characters you can use, see the String section in the following link:

http://www.mathworks.com/help/releases/R13sp2/techdoc/ref/text_props.html

As a workaround, you can download a TeX implementer and use it in conjunction with the "teximage.m" file. The "teximage.m" file, written by another user of MATLAB, is available on MATLAB Central file exchange. This file can be used to display a LaTeX string as an image. You can download this file from the following URL:

https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/1231-teximage-m

NOTE: MathWorks does not guarantee or warrant the use or content of these submissions. Any questions, issues, or complaints should be directed to the contributing author. The file is highly recommended by other users.

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figure
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As an alternative workaround, you can download a TeX implementer and use it in conjunction with the "teximage.m" file. The "teximage.m" file is a user-contributed function available for download from the MATLAB Central File Exchange. This file can be used to display a LaTeX string as an image. You can download this file from the following URL:

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