categorical()
Data Types
categorical() is a MATLAB®-compatible data types function for create a categorical array from a cell array of strings. category levels are inferred in insertion order. use categorical() with no argument to create an empty categorical. Run it online in your browser with SimLab — free, no install, no license required.
Create a categorical array from a cell array of strings. Category levels are inferred in insertion order. Use categorical() with no argument to create an empty categorical.
Syntax
categorical(x)
categorical()
Examples — run categorical() in your browser
c = categorical({'red','green','red','blue'})▶ RunSee Also
Frequently Asked Questions about categorical()
Is the categorical() 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 categorical() and 510+ other MATLAB®-compatible function references at simulations4all.com/simlab.
Do I need to install MATLAB to use categorical()?
No. SimLab’s core parser, workspace state, and most functions run locally in your browser. The categorical() function requires no MATLAB® license or desktop software download.
What does categorical() do?
Create a categorical array from a cell array of strings. Category levels are inferred in insertion order. Use categorical() with no argument to create an empty categorical. It is a MATLAB®-compatible data types function available in SimLab with the same calling syntax as MATLAB® — typically: categorical(x).
Can I run categorical() in my browser?
Yes. Open SimLab at simulations4all.com/simlab, write or paste code that calls categorical(), 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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