pad()
Core Math
pad() is a MATLAB®-compatible core math function for pad a string to width n with spaces (or a custom pad character). side defaults to 'right'. preserves simlabstring type of input. Run it online in your browser with SimLab — free, no install, no license required.
Pad a string to width n with spaces (or a custom pad character). Side defaults to 'right'. Preserves SimLabString type of input.
Syntax
pad(s, n)
pad(s, n, 'right')
pad(s, n, 'left')
pad(s, n, 'both')
Examples — run pad() in your browser
See Also
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Frequently Asked Questions about pad()
Is the pad() 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 pad() and 510+ other MATLAB®-compatible function references at simulations4all.com/simlab.
Do I need to install MATLAB to use pad()?
No. SimLab’s core parser, workspace state, and most functions run locally in your browser. The pad() function requires no MATLAB® license or desktop software download.
What does pad() do?
Pad a string to width n with spaces (or a custom pad character). Side defaults to 'right'. Preserves SimLabString type of input. It is a MATLAB®-compatible core math function available in SimLab with the same calling syntax as MATLAB® — typically: pad(s, n).
Can I run pad() in my browser?
Yes. Open SimLab at simulations4all.com/simlab, write or paste code that calls pad(), 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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