Create multiple Matlab plot data cursors

Matlab data cursors are handy for pointing out multiple data values for sharing or publication.

  1. place a data cursor
  2. right click, select Create New Datatip
data point
literally the value of data at a particular point.
datatip
Text annotation pointing to the data point

To move the datatip, left-click the datatip and hold the button down while moving mouse around. Put the datatip to NW,NE,SW,SE of data point

Copy plot data value to workspace by: right-click, select Export Cursor Data to Workspace


Related: Adjust Matlab data cursor precision