Desktop

Desktop appearance, accessibility, fonts, colors, and keyboard shortcuts

Personalize the MATLAB^® desktop by optimizing the layout, defining custom keyboard shortcuts, and setting color, font, and other desktop preferences.

Functions

prefdir Folder containing preferences, settings, history, and layout files

Tools

Preferences

Open Preferences window to view and change preferences

Topics

Change Desktop Layout

Optimize the desktop layout by choosing from a set of preconfigured desktop layouts or creating your own customized layout.
- Zoom and Change Desktop Fonts
- Change Desktop Colors
- Change the MATLAB Desktop Language
- Set Print Options for Command Window and Editor
- Customize MATLAB Toolbars
- Customize Keyboard Shortcuts
Accessibility in MATLAB

MATLAB provides several features to help make it accessible to users including keyboard shortcuts, screen reader support, zooming, the option to change the desktop colors, and data sonification.
- Use Keyboard Shortcuts to Navigate MATLAB
- Use a Screen Reader in MATLAB Online
Where MATLAB Stores Preferences
MATLAB and other MathWorks^® products store their preferences in the preferences folder.
Import Preferences from Other Releases
Import preferences from a release up to three releases immediately preceding the one you are starting up.
Manage Windows in MATLAB Online
Pin, collapse, minimize, maximize, and close windows in MATLAB Online™.
Get Started with the New Desktop for MATLAB (Beta)
Try new features including dark theme, an updated layout, and expanded search capabilities. (Since R2024b)
Extend MATLAB Using Extension Points (Beta)
Learn the basics of using extension points and what extension are available to use. (Since R2024b)

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