Making Moves

Learn the different ways to enter numbers and navigate the grid efficiently.

Selecting Cells

Mouse/Touch:

  • Click or tap any cell to select it
  • The cell highlights, showing it's active

Keyboard:

  • Use arrow keys to move selection
  • Selection wraps around edges

Entering Numbers

Once a cell is selected, enter a number:

Keyboard: Press 1-9 directly

Number pad: Click the on-screen buttons

Touch: Tap the number buttons below the grid

The number appears in the cell. If it conflicts with existing numbers, it shows in red.

Erasing Numbers

To clear a cell you've filled:

Keyboard: Press Backspace or Delete

Button: Tap the Erase button

Note: You cannot erase given numbers (the pre-filled clues).

Undo

Made a mistake? No problem:

Keyboard: Press Ctrl+Z (Cmd+Z on Mac)

Button: Tap the Undo button

The undo history saves your entire session, so you can backtrack as far as needed.

Replacing Numbers

To change a number you've placed, simply:

  1. Select the cell
  2. Enter the new number

The old number is replaced. No need to erase first.

Quick Tips

  • Click a cell with a number to highlight all cells with that same digit
  • Use the N key to quickly toggle notes mode
  • Watch the number pad buttons — they show how many of each digit remain