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Sudoku

Sudoku with Power Query

By Jeff Lenning | October 22, 2025 |

Did you know Excel can fetch a brand-new Sudoku puzzle with a click of the refresh button? In this tutorial, we’re diving into how to tap into an online Sudoku API and use Power Query to turn that data into a styled and playable puzzle and solution right inside Excel. Even if you’re not much…

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Sudoku COPILOT

By Jeff Lenning | October 21, 2025 |

We’re always on the lookout for ways to automate repetitive tasks in Excel. And today, we’re diving into something a bit more fun: building Sudoku puzzles in Excel with the COPILOT and WEBSERVICE functions. Whether you’re a puzzle enthusiast or just looking to expand your Excel skills using its latest AI tools, this practical walkthrough…

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Generate Sudoku in Excel with Free API

By Jeff Lenning | September 30, 2025 |

Did you know we can auto-generate Sudoku puzzles right inside Excel, without manually entering grid layouts? With the WEBSERVICE function and a little help from a Sudoku API, we can create both a playable Sudoku puzzle and its corresponding solution dynamically. In this step-by-step guide, we’ll show how to make a Sudoku board using Excel’s…

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