MATLAB: Does the Help browser display blank when I am using MATLAB on a 64-bit Linux machine

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I am using MATLAB on a 64-bit Linux machine. I open the Help browser using the following command:
helpdesk
The Help browser window appears. However, the display pane on the right side of the browser appears blank.

Best Answer

This bug has been fixed in Release 14 Service Pack 3 (R14SP3). For previous product releases, read below for any possible workarounds:
There is a bug in MATLAB 7.0.1 (R14SP1) on 64-bit Linux machines in the Help browser display when an invalid font is selected.
To work around this issue, set the "Desktop text font" to a supported font on 64-bit Linux machines. Follow the procedures below:
1. Select "File -> Preferences..." in the MATLAB Desktop.
2. Select "Fonts" in the left pane.
3. Under "Desktop text font", select a supported font such as "SansSerif".
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