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Each column is also a [[house]], because it must contain [[digit]]s 1 through 9.
Each column is also a [[house]], because it must contain [[digit]]s 1 through 9.


Columns are usually numbered from '''1''' to '''9''' from left to right.
Columns are usually numbered from '''1''' to '''9''' from left to right and thus named '''C1''' to '''C9'''.


In solving techniques which affect either [[row]]s or columns, the term [[line]] is used to represent a house that can either be a row or a column.
In solving techniques which affect either [[row]]s or columns, the term [[line]] is used to represent a house that can either be a row or a column.

Latest revision as of 15:08, 1 November 2021

A vertical line containing 9 cells.

Together, the columns form one of the 3 main divisions of the grid.

Each column is also a house, because it must contain digits 1 through 9.

Columns are usually numbered from 1 to 9 from left to right and thus named C1 to C9.

In solving techniques which affect either rows or columns, the term line is used to represent a house that can either be a row or a column.

Related Terms

Belongs to
grid | tower | division
Subtype of
house | line
Contains
9 cells | 3 intersections