legend()

Plotting

legend() is a MATLAB®-compatible plotting function for set legend labels for plot traces. Run it online in your browser with SimLab — free, no install, no license required.

Set legend labels for plot traces.

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Syntax

legend(labels)

legend('a', 'b', ...)

Examples — run legend() in your browser

legend('sin', 'cos')

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legend('x', 'y', 'z', 'w')

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Frequently Asked Questions about legend()

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

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

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

What does legend() do?

Set legend labels for plot traces. It is a MATLAB®-compatible plotting function available in SimLab with the same calling syntax as MATLAB® — typically: legend(labels).

Can I run legend() in my browser?

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