convert string to cell

i have a cell like

a = {'a;b;c;d;e;f;g;h'} % size is 1*1

how to place elements in to individual cell of a

output size = 1*8

[Jan]

The question is not unique: Do you want to get {'a', 'b', 'c'} or {'a;', 'b;', 'c;'}?

[Jan]

It would be friendly to answer questions for clarifications. Otherwise it seems, like you are not interested in your own answers. This will reduce the motivation of others to answer your questions.

Answer 1

[Azzi Abdelmalek]

b=regexp(a,';','split')
b{:}