startsWith()
Core Math
startsWith() is a MATLAB®-compatible core math function for return true when the string begins with the given prefix. Run it online in your browser with SimLab — free, no install, no license required.
Return true when the string begins with the given prefix.
Syntax
s.startsWith(prefix)
startsWith(s, prefix)
Examples — run startsWith() in your browser
startsWith("hello.txt", "hello")▶ RunSee Also
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Frequently Asked Questions about startsWith()
Is the startsWith() 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 startsWith() and 510+ other MATLAB®-compatible function references at simulations4all.com/simlab.
Do I need to install MATLAB to use startsWith()?
No. SimLab’s core parser, workspace state, and most functions run locally in your browser. The startsWith() function requires no MATLAB® license or desktop software download.
What does startsWith() do?
Return true when the string begins with the given prefix. It is a MATLAB®-compatible core math function available in SimLab with the same calling syntax as MATLAB® — typically: s.startsWith(prefix).
Can I run startsWith() in my browser?
Yes. Open SimLab at simulations4all.com/simlab, write or paste code that calls startsWith(), 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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