Save disp output as a string/cell variable

The command disp(x) does a reasonable job of displaying variables of any class. For example, it expands structures to show their fields and values. Is it possible to capture this formatted output as a variable?

Answer 1

[Paulo Silva]

MyVariable=evalc('disp(MyThingToShow)')

[Daniel Shub]

Look at that, there is a use for eval (well evalc ...).

[Paulo Silva]

the spy function without arguments is better :)

Answer 2

[Jan]

Since Matlab R2021a:

str = formattedDisplayText(x)

Answer 3

[Manish Vankudre]

Can you please give an example an explain