MATLAB R2025a: Variables viewer won't display the Cell contents of a Table anymore

Up through Version 2024, I used to be able to double-click on a cell array that was a stored a single element inside a variable of a Table. Now if I double-click on it, nothing happens. Before, it would open up a new Variables window that would display the 395x4 cell array that I clicked on.

Answer 1

[Govind KM]

Hi Diana,

I was not able to reproduce this issue in MATLAB R2025a. I was able to to open specific elements of such a table containing cell arrays as elements by double clicking on the element.

This issue might be caused due to a corrupted MATLAB Preferences file. Kindly try regenerating the MATLAB preferences using the steps mentioned in the following MATLAB answer: https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/answers/99625-how-do-i-regenerate-my-matlab-preferences

It is also possible that there is either a variable in your workspace, or a function/script in your current folder/path that has the same name as an internal MATLAB function, leading to the issue. Kindly use the "restoredefaultpath" and "rehashtoolboxcache" functions to perform initial troubleshooting, using the steps mentioned in the following MATLAB answer: https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/answers/2052722-how-can-i-perform-initial-troubleshooting-of-matlab-or-simulink-errors

[Diana McCandless]

THANK YOU, Govind KM! Your first suggestion ("re-generate a corrupted Preferences file") completely solved my problem. I am so grateful! Thanks!

[Govind KM]

Glad to help!

Answer 2

[Angel Abel]

Tengo problemas con MATLAB 2025a al hacer doble clic en una variable del worspace para poder visualizar se queda cargando y se cuelga. Tarda una eternidad o simplemente no abre. Toca cerrar el programa y volverlo a abrir. Es muy incómodo ese problema.