Check if the value for a field in a struct exists

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A struct can have a field name with no value. For example:
A=struct('a',{})
How can I check if this is the case?
I tried
isempty(A.a)
But an error says not enough input arguments.

Accepted Answer

Walter Roberson
Walter Roberson on 10 Feb 2025
A=struct('a', {})
A = 0x0 empty struct array with fields: a
isempty(A)
ans = logical
1
isempty(A) || isempty(A.a)
ans = logical
1

More Answers (1)

Matt J
Matt J on 10 Feb 2025
Edited: Matt J on 10 Feb 2025
Watch your struct() syntax,
A=struct('a',[]) %field 'a' with empty matrix
A = struct with fields:
a: []
isempty(A.a)
ans = logical
1
B=struct('a',{{}}) %field 'a' with empty cell array
B = struct with fields:
a: {}
isempty(B.a)
ans = logical
1

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