trace()

Linear Algebra

trace() is a MATLAB®-compatible linear algebra function for sum of diagonal elements of a matrix. Run it online in your browser with SimLab — free, no install, no license required.

Sum of diagonal elements of a matrix.

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Syntax

trace(A)

Examples — run trace() in your browser

trace([1 2; 3 4])

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Frequently Asked Questions about trace()

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

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

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

What does trace() do?

Sum of diagonal elements of a matrix. It is a MATLAB®-compatible linear algebra function available in SimLab with the same calling syntax as MATLAB® — typically: trace(A).

Can I run trace() in my browser?

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