New Desktop for MATLAB (Beta)

by MathWorks Desktop Team

Try new Beta features including dark theme, updated layout, expanded search capabilities, and more.

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Updated 14 Jun 2023

[Caution: Do not install the New Desktop for MATLAB with R2023b prerelease on Mac. This will leave MATLAB inoperable. We have identified the issue and are working on a fix for release as soon as possible]

The next evolution of the MATLAB desktop is in Beta development. Try out a preview today.

Top Beta Features

These are some of the many enhancements and new features of the new desktop:

Dark theme - Change the colors of the desktop by selecting a dark theme.
Updated layout - Quickly access tools and change your layout using the sidebar.
Expanded search capabilities - Easily find actions, settings, and resources using the new universal search box.
Figure toolstrip - Use the new figure toolstrip to easily modify annotations, text, and line styles, and view generated code.
Keyboard and screen reader accessibility support - Use a screen reader to interact with the Command Window, Editor and desktop tools.
Enhanced MATLAB Projects workflows - Collaborate using an improved user interface, manage multiple repositories using the Branch Manager, and investigate project hierarchies using the new Dependency Analyzer view.