Radial Menu
The radial menu provides quick access to digit actions, focus filters, selection tools, and settings — all without leaving the grid.
Opening the Radial Menu
| Method | Detail |
|---|---|
| Long tap on grid | Opens menu at tap position |
| Stylus action | Configurable "Open Floating Menu" action (Apple Pencil double-tap, squeeze, etc.) |
| Multi-finger tap | If configured to "Open Floating Menu" in Multi-finger settings |
To dismiss the menu, tap anywhere outside the menu items with a finger or stylus.
Navigating the Menu
The radial menu has 3 levels: L1 category → L2 subcategory or action → L3 action (digit selector or other).
You can mix interaction methods freely — for example, drag to a category, tap a subcategory, then barrel-roll through the digit selector:
- Tap — tap items to select them one level at a time
- Drag — long-press to open, drag through levels, release to activate
- Hover (stylus) — hover over items to preview, tap to confirm
- Barrel roll + squeeze (Apple Pencil Pro) — barrel roll to rotate through items, squeeze to select
Menu Categories
Digit
Place, exclude, or highlight a candidate. Opens a digit selector to choose which digit.
Focus
Enter or cycle digit focus, toggle bi-value/tri-value filters, or clear focus. Digit-specific focus actions open a digit selector.
See Digit Focus for details on filter modes.
Select
Select peer cells of the current selection in a given unit or combination — by row, column, box, or intersections. The new selection replaces the current one (i.e. the originally selected cells are excluded). Useful for bulk note editing after identifying a pattern.
Notes Mode
Toggle between value, exclude, highlight, and manual note editing modes.
See Pencil Notes for details on each mode.
Tools
Hint, scan, toggle strong links overlay, and clear links overlay.
Settings
Quick access to relevant settings pages without leaving the game screen.
Tips
- Drag for speed — Long-press and drag in one fluid motion to select an action without lifting your finger
- Stylus squeeze — Configure Apple Pencil squeeze to open the menu for one-handed radial access
- Focus shortcuts — Use the Focus category to toggle bi-value filter, then immediately spot XY-Wing candidates
- Select peers, then exclude — Select cells with a pattern, use Select to switch to their peers, then exclude candidates in bulk
Related Features
- Pencil Notes — Track candidate digits in cells
- Digit Focus — Highlight cells containing specific digits
- Using the Digit Pad — Swipe gestures and digit entry