xlsread()

Data I/O

xlsread() is a MATLAB®-compatible data i/o function for read spreadsheet data (currently alias for csvread). Run it online in your browser with SimLab — free, no install, no license required.

Read spreadsheet data (currently alias for csvread).

Syntax

xlsread(csvText)

Examples — run xlsread() in your browser

xlsread('1,2,3\n4,5,6')
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Frequently Asked Questions about xlsread()

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

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

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

What does xlsread() do?

Read spreadsheet data (currently alias for csvread). It is a MATLAB®-compatible data i/o function available in SimLab with the same calling syntax as MATLAB® — typically: xlsread(csvText).

Can I run xlsread() in my browser?

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