slider()

Core Math

slider() is a MATLAB®-compatible core math function for create an interactive range slider. returns the current numeric value. Run it online in your browser with SimLab — free, no install, no license required.

Create an interactive range slider. Returns the current numeric value.

Syntax

slider(label, min, max)
slider(label, min, max, default)
slider(label, min, max, default, step)

Examples — run slider() in your browser

F = slider('Force', 0, 100, 50)
▶ Run
freq = slider('Frequency', 1, 1000, 440, 1)
▶ Run
x = linspace(0, 10, 100); plot(x, sin(slider('omega', 0.1, 10, 1) * x))
▶ Run

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Frequently Asked Questions about slider()

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

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

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

What does slider() do?

Create an interactive range slider. Returns the current numeric value. It is a MATLAB®-compatible core math function available in SimLab with the same calling syntax as MATLAB® — typically: slider(label, min, max).

Can I run slider() in my browser?

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