How can I convert cell contents to a matrix?

I am trying to import text files, and convert it's data into a matrix. When I import the file, it stores it as a 50x1 cell, how can I convert this to a 50x9 or 50x10 matrix, where I can reference each aspect of the file individually?

fid = fopen ('40_8deg_HL_Both.txt', 'r');
data = textscan(fid, '%s', 'HeaderLines', 9, 'delimiter', '/n');
fclose (fid);
mat = data{:};

[madhan ravi]

Attach a sample file.

[Stephen23]

@Jacob Lobao: please upload a sample file by clicking the paperclip button.

[Jacob Lobao]

This is the file used in the script^

Answer 1

[Andrei Bobrov]

T = readtable('40_8deg_HL_Both.txt','ReadVariableNames',false,...
         'Format','%{yyyyMMdd hh:mm:ss.SSS}D %f %f %f %f %f %f %f %q',...
                                                        'HeaderLines',9);                                                    

and please attach your txt-file.

Answer 2

[KSSV]

Read about readtable. This is the best function to use for your case.