How to convert a list in the variable into a cell array

I have a list of names set as a variable and I would like to know how you can make that list into a cell array without typing each one out

for example my list

val=

ABC

DEF

GHK

can i make/convert that into an array without typing each one out like list={'ABC','DEF','GHK'} thanks

[Azzi Abdelmalek]

It should be ABC DEF GHI

Answer 1

[Azzi Abdelmalek]

out=cellstr(reshape('A':'I',[],3)')'

[Jayden Deng]

but the thing is, i need to make very large variables into arrays and they do not have a pattern like A to I so how can i turn it into an array without writing out each one

[Jayden Deng]

also could i use the tabulate function to count as well?

[Azzi Abdelmalek]

If there is not any pattern, you have to enter them manually, then use reshape function

Answer 2

[Walter Roberson]

If the variable is currently a char array, then use cellstr() to convert to a cell array.