How can I add [ ] to my strings within my cell array?

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L
L le 24 Jan 2017
Commenté : Jan le 25 Jan 2017
Hello,
So I've been trying to manipulate a cell array so that it is in the proper format for the datainsert command I am trying to use. An example would be, that I need something like:
columns = {'Name','Location','ID','Number'};
to be modified to become:
columns = {'[Name]','[Location]','[ID]','[Number]'};
I've tried messing with strjoin and join, but I haven't been able to figure it out. I'm sure it is something easy, I hope someone can provide an answer.
Additionally, my main goal is to create something that can be used for when my cell array contains 1Xn number of strings, as what I am using the master script for can have a different amount of things inside the cell array and I want to be able to add the [] to everything inside of it.
If something isn't clear let me know and I'll try and be more specific.
Thank you,
L

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Walter Roberson
Walter Roberson le 24 Jan 2017
columns = regexprep(columns, '(.*)', '[$1]');
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L
L le 25 Jan 2017
Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

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Jan
Jan le 25 Jan 2017
columns = {'Name','Location','ID','Number'};
columns = strcat('[', columns, ']');
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L
L le 25 Jan 2017
Thanks Jan! Walter posted first though and his answer worked.
Jan
Jan le 25 Jan 2017
You are welcome. I'd prefer strcat, because it is faster. But in many cases the runtime does not matter.

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