can I use switch case for strings?

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ela mti
ela mti on 9 Nov 2020
Commented: ela mti on 9 Nov 2020
hi i am trying to learn matlab and im really beginner at it.
can we use switch case for string ?
i really dont have a clue what am i doing here! i appriciate any help!
%This program is supposed to convert tempratur unite to other unit
c=input('kelvin,celsius,fahrenheit ');
switch c
case 'kelvin'
x=input('enter temprature')
C=x-273.5
disp('C')
R=1.8.*x
disp('R')
case 'celsius'
x=input('enter temprature')
K=x+273.5
disp('K')
F=1.8.*x+32
disp('F')
end

Accepted Answer

Stephen23
Stephen23 on 9 Nov 2020
c=input('kelvin,celsius,fahrenheit ','s');
% ^^^^ you need this option!

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Cris LaPierre
Cris LaPierre on 9 Nov 2020
Edited: Cris LaPierre on 9 Nov 2020
Yes, you can. If you are expecting a string input, try adding 's' as a second input to the input function (the second syntax option). Otherwise, you must enter the text in quotes.
c=input('kelvin,celsius,fahrenheit ','s');
Result using your current code and using quotes
kelvin,celsius,fahrenheit "kelvin"
enter temprature80
x =
80
C =
-193.5000
C
R =
144
R
Result using the 's' option
kelvin,celsius,fahrenheit kelvin
enter temprature80
x =
80
C =
-193.5000
C
R =
144
R

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