extractBetween()

Core Math

extractBetween() is a MATLAB®-compatible core math function for return the substring of s that lies strictly between the first occurrence of startpat and the immediately following endpat. returns empty string if either pattern is not found. Run it online in your browser with SimLab — free, no install, no license required.

Return the substring of s that lies strictly between the first occurrence of startPat and the immediately following endPat. Returns empty string if either pattern is not found.

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Syntax

extractBetween(s, startPat, endPat)

Examples — run extractBetween() in your browser

extractBetween('<b>hello</b>', '<b>', '</b>')

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extractBetween("[x]", "[", "]")

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Frequently Asked Questions about extractBetween()

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

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

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

What does extractBetween() do?

Return the substring of s that lies strictly between the first occurrence of startPat and the immediately following endPat. Returns empty string if either pattern is not found. It is a MATLAB®-compatible core math function available in SimLab with the same calling syntax as MATLAB® — typically: extractBetween(s, startPat, endPat).

Can I run extractBetween() in my browser?

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