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A '''template''' or '''pattern''' is a possible configuration for all instances a single digit that does not violate the [[Sudoku]] [[rule]]. For a standard Sudoku, there are 9 instances in each template. Here is an example:
 
A '''template''' or '''pattern''' is a possible configuration for all instances a single digit that does not violate the [[Sudoku]] [[rule]]. For a standard Sudoku, there are 9 instances in each template. Here is an example:
  
{{grid|1=X|13=X|25=X|29=X|41=X|53=X|57=X|69=X|81=X}}
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[[Image:template.png|300px]]
  
 
In a standard Sudoku, there are 46656 different templates. Additional constraints have a considerable effect on the number of available templates. For example, [[Sudoku-X]] has 25608 different templates. The example would be invalid for Sudoku-X.
 
In a standard Sudoku, there are 46656 different templates. Additional constraints have a considerable effect on the number of available templates. For example, [[Sudoku-X]] has 25608 different templates. The example would be invalid for Sudoku-X.
 
== See Also ==
 
== See Also ==
 
* [[Pattern Overlay Method]] | [[Templating]]
 
* [[Pattern Overlay Method]] | [[Templating]]

Revision as of 03:40, 4 June 2020

A template or pattern is a possible configuration for all instances a single digit that does not violate the Sudoku rule. For a standard Sudoku, there are 9 instances in each template. Here is an example:

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In a standard Sudoku, there are 46656 different templates. Additional constraints have a considerable effect on the number of available templates. For example, Sudoku-X has 25608 different templates. The example would be invalid for Sudoku-X.

See Also