Hello,

As we know, Matlab kept its appearance (or user interface) pretty much the same till R2024b version. As we know, from R2025a onwards, there was a major change, and I tried to avoid both R2025a and R2025b versions. At the same time, there were some essential functionalities of these versions, and I now have to use both R2025b and R2024b.

The major problem for me is this: I created a dark mode in R2024b (I also use it for let’s say 10 years), it may look like the dark mode in later releases, but I cannot directly control the colors of some objects, for example, the variable windows text color is fixed, I believe. The appearance of the figures is also different; overall, the sizes of the logos and buttons seem a bit different. When I see all these small details, frankly, it doesn’t look like/feel like the Matlab I’ve been using for so many years. (So it is a serious distraction source, at least for me, and I cannot fix it.

My question/request would be a simple one: would it be possible to bring the old skin of Matlab back? I would be so grateful.

Regards
DenizHello,

As we know, Matlab kept its appearance (or user interface) pretty much the same till R2024b version. As we know, from R2025a onwards, there was a major change, and I tried to avoid both R2025a and R2025b versions. At the same time, there were some essential functionalities of these versions, and I now have to use both R2025b and R2024b.

The major problem for me is this: I created a dark mode in R2024b (I also use it for let’s say 10 years), it may look like the dark mode in later releases, but I cannot directly control the colors of some objects, for example, the variable windows text color is fixed, I believe. The appearance of the figures is also different; overall, the sizes of the logos and buttons seem a bit different. When I see all these small details, frankly, it doesn’t look like/feel like the Matlab I’ve been using for so many years. (So it is a serious distraction source, at least for me, and I cannot fix it.

My question/request would be a simple one: would it be possible to bring the old skin of Matlab back? I would be so grateful.

Regards
Deniz Hello,

As we know, Matlab kept its appearance (or user interface) pretty much the same till R2024b version. As we know, from R2025a onwards, there was a major change, and I tried to avoid both R2025a and R2025b versions. At the same time, there were some essential functionalities of these versions, and I now have to use both R2025b and R2024b.

The major problem for me is this: I created a dark mode in R2024b (I also use it for let’s say 10 years), it may look like the dark mode in later releases, but I cannot directly control the colors of some objects, for example, the variable windows text color is fixed, I believe. The appearance of the figures is also different; overall, the sizes of the logos and buttons seem a bit different. When I see all these small details, frankly, it doesn’t look like/feel like the Matlab I’ve been using for so many years. (So it is a serious distraction source, at least for me, and I cannot fix it.

My question/request would be a simple one: would it be possible to bring the old skin of Matlab back? I would be so grateful.

Regards
Deniz matlab, color MATLAB Answers — New Questions

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