Entering data into cell array

Hi,

how do you enter data into a cell array?

I have the following empty array:

noble_gases = cell(5,4,1)

noble_gases = 5×4 cell array
    {0×0 double}    {0×0 double}    {0×0 double}    {0×0 double}
    {0×0 double}    {0×0 double}    {0×0 double}    {0×0 double}
    {0×0 double}    {0×0 double}    {0×0 double}    {0×0 double}
    {0×0 double}    {0×0 double}    {0×0 double}    {0×0 double}
    {0×0 double}    {0×0 double}    {0×0 double}    {0×0 double}

Into the left column I want to enter the names of the noble gases. In the second column the symbol, the third column the atomic mass etc.

How do I enter the data so that it is in its specific place?

Many thanks,

Dobs

Answer 1

[Matt J]

noble_gases{1,1}="Hydrogen";
noble_gases{1,2}="H";
etc...

[Dobs]

So there isn't a faster way of doing it?

[Matt J]

It depends what you are given. Do you already have the data organized in a different form?