extractAfter()

Core Math

extractAfter() is a MATLAB®-compatible core math function for return the substring of s that comes after the first occurrence of pat. returns an empty string if pat is not found. Run it online in your browser with SimLab — free, no install, no license required.

Return the substring of s that comes after the first occurrence of pat. Returns an empty string if pat is not found.

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Syntax

extractAfter(s, pat)

Examples — run extractAfter() in your browser

extractAfter('hello.txt', '.')

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extractAfter("path/file.m", "/")

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Frequently Asked Questions about extractAfter()

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

Yes. SimLab is 100% free — no signup, no license, and no usage limits. You can run extractAfter() and 510+ other MATLAB®-compatible functions directly in your browser at simulations4all.com/simlab.

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

No. SimLab runs entirely in your web browser with zero installation. The extractAfter() function works without any MATLAB® license or software download.

What does extractAfter() do?

Return the substring of s that comes after the first occurrence of pat. Returns an empty string if pat is not found. It is a MATLAB®-compatible core math function available in SimLab with the same calling syntax as MATLAB® — typically: extractAfter(s, pat).

Can I run extractAfter() in my browser?

Yes. Open SimLab at simulations4all.com/simlab, write or paste code that calls extractAfter(), and run it. Execution happens locally in your browser — no data leaves your machine.

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