Comparison tool in R2021b can no longer filter to 'show differences only'

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In previous releases of Matlab, I found the build-in diff tool (visdiff) quite usefull to compare versions of source-controlled source code, which by default only showed lines that are different between the versions (configurable via View --> Filter --> Show differences only).
However, in the R2021b release, this filter setting is no longer avaiable and instead it now always shows all the lines, which complicates a quick assesment of differences.

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Salman Ahmed
Salman Ahmed on 18 Nov 2021
Hi Daniel,
I understand you wish to visualize the differences only while doing a comparison using visdiff. I have brought this issue to the notice of our developers. They will investigate the matter further.
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Daniel Schinkel
Daniel Schinkel on 1 Nov 2023
Edited: Daniel Schinkel on 1 Nov 2023
In R2023b, it is not present as far as I can see.
I am still hoping that the 'show differences only' option will return in the next version of visdiff.
Jarek Kmieciak
Jarek Kmieciak on 14 Feb 2024
I also find this change very inconvenient. The way it used to work in v.2020b I used to use before was way more useful. It just displayed the lines with differences with a couple of sorrounding lines for the context.
I hope it'll get fixed shortly. Is there a way to change the behavior as preferred in the 2023b or it'll require new release?

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