textinput()
Core Math
textinput() is a MATLAB®-compatible core math function for create a text input widget. returns the entered string. Run it online in your browser with SimLab — free, no install, no license required.
Create a text input widget. Returns the entered string.
Syntax
textinput(label)
textinput(label, default)
Examples — run textinput() in your browser
name = textinput('Project Name', 'Untitled')▶ RunSee Also
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Frequently Asked Questions about textinput()
Is the textinput() 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 textinput() and 510+ other MATLAB®-compatible function references at simulations4all.com/simlab.
Do I need to install MATLAB to use textinput()?
No. SimLab’s core parser, workspace state, and most functions run locally in your browser. The textinput() function requires no MATLAB® license or desktop software download.
What does textinput() do?
Create a text input widget. Returns the entered string. It is a MATLAB®-compatible core math function available in SimLab with the same calling syntax as MATLAB® — typically: textinput(label).
Can I run textinput() in my browser?
Yes. Open SimLab at simulations4all.com/simlab, write or paste code that calls textinput(), 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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