stringArrayLength(S​)

This function returns the length of string(s) in a single string or a cellarray or a matrix.

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Function Description
This function returns the length of string(s) in a single string or a
cellarray or a matrix.
AUTHOR: Sugato Ray | Created on: 12-AUG-2017 | ray.sugato[at]gmail.com

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INPUT:
S = a string array or a string matrix

OUTPUT:
L = a numeric array or a matrix, with the same size and shape as S.

EXAMPLE:
L = stringArrayLength(S);
Try This:
S = {'abc','2D','1','gavlvvglbv','guDVWF FIUWWFH ihf poj','gtwe66etr2rrhndm\['}
L = stringArrayLength(S)

Cite As

Sugato (2026). stringArrayLength(S) (https://nl.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/64096-stringarraylength-s), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved .

General Information

MATLAB Release Compatibility

  • Compatible with any release

Platform Compatibility

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
Version Published Release Notes Action
2.0.0.0

Updated the code for a better and faster alternative suggested by Jan Simmon.

1.0.0.0

Updated description.