Emacs Keybindings R2023a

Several years ago, I remember emacs commands were available for matlab. I haven't used matlab since then so don't know if that was some functionality that was lost or removed during some software upgrades. I use emacs for almost everything else and have built the muscle memory for commands and would like to avoid relearning shortcuts. Is this possible with the current version?

I am using the linux release and the preferences > keyboard section looks like this

Answer 1

[Angelo Yeo]

Which OS do you use? If you are using Windows, you can change your Keyboard Shortcut settings to Emacs in the MATLAB Preferences.

You also can download keyboard shortcut settings files from File Exchange. For example, to restore the MATLAB default keyboard shortcuts that were in place for MATLAB Version 7.9 (R2009a) and earlier releases, go to File Exchange and search for MATLAB Desktop R2009a Default Keyboard Shortcut sets. Download and extract the set and then select it as the active settings file. A valid keyboard shortcut settings file appears with a keyboard key icon .

Further informations can be found in the official doc below.

- Customize Keyboard Shortcuts (MathWorks)

[Alexander]

Sorry, I completely forgot that there's OS differences. I am using the linux release. Under the keyboard section, there are two checkboxes about matching and showing autocomplete options.

[Angelo Yeo]

I am not sure why there is no "Shortcuts" options in your configuration. Also, it looks like you are using a dark mode or similar. Do you use MATLAB in the "New Desktop UI" by any chance? I don't think all the features are supported in the new desktop.

[Alexander]

Oh yes I do. I didn't realize that the new desktop add on changes stuff to that extent. Thank you

[Angelo Yeo]

Were you able to fix the issue by rolling back to original desktop UI?

[Alexander]

Yes, I was. I thought the new desktop only affected the color scheme, I didn't realize it would affect everything else about the editor

[Angelo Yeo]

It's good to know that the issue is solved. Yes, new desktop not only changes its appearance but it changes many aspects of front-ends.

[Andy]

Are there any plans to include Keyboard shorcuts with the new desktop UI? This is what stops me from using the new desktop, I need to be able to switch between editor and command window using keyboard shortcuts rather than reaching for the mouse.

[Angelo Yeo]

Hi @Andy,

Thank you so much for your question :)

You can provide feedback by using the "thumbs up" button located in the "Home>Resources" tab in New Desktop at any time. We would greatly appreciate it if you could leave feedback for us.

I will forward your request to the New Desktop development team. Please understand that I cannot disclose the internal progress of development for a specific feature. However, receiving more requests will help prioritize the development of that feature.