instrrev/strrevfind

Find character in string from EOS (right-hand end)

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From the string end (ie right-hand-side) finds position of the kth character matching the specified pattern.

Syntax: INSTRREV (string, pattern, [right_match_count])

Returns:
- matching position if found match
- 0 otherwise

Returns first matching position if no right_match_count specified.

NB: function name inspired from VBS. Could be renamed "strrevfind.m" to fit Matlab nomenclature. Let me know what you think.

Cite As

Tseviet Tchen (2026). instrrev/strrevfind (https://uk.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/14012-instrrev-strrevfind), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved .

Acknowledgements

Inspired: Manchester

General Information

MATLAB Release Compatibility

  • Compatible with any release

Platform Compatibility

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
Version Published Release Notes Action
1.0.0.0