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')

▶ Run

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

▶ Run

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Frequently Asked Questions about legend()

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

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

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

No. SimLab runs entirely in your web browser with zero installation. The legend() function works without any MATLAB® license or 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. Execution happens locally in your browser — no data leaves your machine.

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