diff --git a/Global/Matlab.gitignore b/Global/Matlab.gitignore
index 7996ad50..d87a6bdb 100644
--- a/Global/Matlab.gitignore
+++ b/Global/Matlab.gitignore
@@ -1,8 +1,3 @@
-##---------------------------------------------------
-## Remove autosaves generated by the MATLAB editor
-## We have git for backups!
-##---------------------------------------------------
-
 # Windows default autosave extension
 *.asv
 
@@ -12,12 +7,19 @@
 # Compiled MEX binaries (all platforms)
 *.mex*
 
-# Simulink Code Generation
+# Packaged app and toolbox files 
+*.mlappinstall 
+*.mltbx 
+  
+# Generated helpsearch folders 
+helpsearch*/ 
+
+# Simulink code generation folders
 slprj/
 sccprj/
 
-# Session info
-octave-workspace
-
 # Simulink autosave extension
 *.autosave
+
+# Octave session info
+octave-workspace