Install MATLAB Using Keyboard and Screen Reader

Since R2026a

The interactive installer used to install MATLAB^® and other MathWorks^® products provides limited accessibility support. To install MATLAB with a greater focus on accessibility, specifically the use of a keyboard and screen reader, use the command-line tool MATLAB Package Manager (mpm).

Get MATLAB Package Manager

Download the latest version of mpm by running the instructions for your operating system in one of the sections that follow. For detailed explanations of these commands, see Get MATLAB Package Manager.

Windows

Open a Windows^® PowerShell command prompt as an administrator and run this command:

Invoke-WebRequest -Uri https://www.mathworks.com/mpm/win64/mpm -OutFile mpm.exe

Mac

Open a Mac terminal and run these commands:

curl -L -o ~/Downloads/mpm https://www.mathworks.com/mpm/maca64/mpm
cd ~/Downloads
chmod +x mpm

Linux

Open a Linux^® terminal and run these commands:

wget https://www.mathworks.com/mpm/glnxa64/mpm
chmod +x mpm

Install MATLAB

Install the latest release of MATLAB by running the mpm install command for your operating system.

Windows (run as administrator):

.\mpm.exe install --release=R2026a --products=MATLAB

Mac or Linux:

./mpm install --release=R2026a --products=MATLAB

For additional installation options, see the mpm install reference page. For example, you can:

Change the installation folder by using the --destination option.
Select additional products to install by using an input file. See the example Install Products and Support Packages Using Input File.

Start MATLAB

Start MATLAB and activate the software. The following steps assume you are installing the latest release of MATLAB to the default location.

Navigate to the folder where MATLAB is installed and start the application. Run the commands for your operating system.
Windows:
```
cd "C:\Program Files\MATLAB\R2026a\bin"
.\matlab.exe
```
Mac:
```
cd /Applications/MATLAB_R2026a.app/bin
./matlab
```
Linux:
```
cd /usr/local/MATLAB/R2026a/bin
./matlab
```
In the email field of the MathWorks Product Activation client that opens, enter the email address you use to access MathWorks products. Then, press Enter to continue.
If your organization uses single sign-on (SSO), enter your SSO credentials in your organization’s authentication app to sign in (a new browser window might open). Otherwise, enter the password for your MathWorks Account and press Enter to sign in.
Select your license from the table. If you are using an NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access) screen reader on Windows, switch to focus mode (NVDA key + space bar) to navigate the table. Follow the instructions based on the number of licenses:
- If you have only one license, then your license is already selected, and the Next button is active. Press Enter to continue.
- If you have multiple licenses, use the up and down arrow keys to select the license you want in the table. Then, press Tab to select the Next button, and press Enter to continue.
If you navigated the table in focus mode, press the NVDA key + space bar to switch back to browse mode.
If prompted, confirm your user details and press Enter to continue.
Confirm your selections and press the Activate button to activate MATLAB.
Press Shift+Tab to navigate to the Start MATLAB check box, and then press space bar to select this check box.
Press Tab to navigate back to the Close button, and then press Enter to close the activation client and start MATLAB.

The software is now ready for use with a keyboard and screen reader.