colon()

Core Math

colon() is a MATLAB®-compatible core math function for explicit colon operator. creates a range vector. Run it online in your browser with SimLab — free, no install, no license required.

Explicit colon operator. Creates a range vector.

Syntax

colon(start, stop)
colon(start, step, stop)

Examples — run colon() in your browser

colon(1, 5)
▶ Run
colon(0, 0.5, 2)
▶ Run

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Frequently Asked Questions about colon()

Is the colon() 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 colon() and 510+ other MATLAB®-compatible function references at simulations4all.com/simlab.

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

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

What does colon() do?

Explicit colon operator. Creates a range vector. It is a MATLAB®-compatible core math function available in SimLab with the same calling syntax as MATLAB® — typically: colon(start, stop).

Can I run colon() in my browser?

Yes. Open SimLab at simulations4all.com/simlab, write or paste code that calls colon(), 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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