diff --git a/matlab/reports/@report/compile.m b/matlab/reports/@report/compile.m
index 3b3077b58..c4c32ae39 100644
--- a/matlab/reports/@report/compile.m
+++ b/matlab/reports/@report/compile.m
@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ if ~exist(o.fileName, 'file')
 end
 
 middle = ' ./';
-options = '-synctex=1';
+options = '-synctex=1 -halt-on-error';
 if isoctave
     echo = 1;
 else