atan()

Core Math

atan() is a MATLAB®-compatible core math function for inverse tangent (arctangent). returns radians. Run it online in your browser with SimLab — free, no install, no license required.

Inverse tangent (arctangent). Returns radians.

Syntax

atan(x)

Examples — run atan() in your browser

atan(1)
▶ Run
atan(0)
▶ Run

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Frequently Asked Questions about atan()

Is the atan() function free to use in SimLab?

The browser workspace requires no MATLAB® license or installation. Connected features require network access and may have account, tier, availability, or usage limits. You can open atan() and 510+ other MATLAB®-compatible function references at simulations4all.com/simlab.

Do I need to install MATLAB to use atan()?

No. SimLab’s core parser, workspace state, and most functions run locally in your browser. The atan() function requires no MATLAB® license or desktop software download.

What does atan() do?

Inverse tangent (arctangent). Returns radians. It is a MATLAB®-compatible core math function available in SimLab with the same calling syntax as MATLAB® — typically: atan(x).

Can I run atan() in my browser?

Yes. Open SimLab at simulations4all.com/simlab, write or paste code that calls atan(), and run it. This function’s calculation runs locally in the browser. SimLab session analytics, sharing, feedback, and eligible acceleration have separate network boundaries.

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