Typesetting a tricky matrix in LaTeX

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The discussion focuses on typesetting a partitioned 8x8 matrix in LaTeX, specifically addressing the challenge of making a 4x4 matrix T span multiple rows and columns. The user seeks an elegant solution for this formatting issue. The matrices involved include submatrices I, 0, A, B, C, and D, each defined as 2x2 matrices, while T is a 4x4 matrix. The conversation emphasizes the need for precise LaTeX commands to achieve the desired layout.

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I am trying to typeset the attached partitioned 8x8 matrix in LaTeX. I have drawn it without the parentheses with the columns and rows numbered. Submatrices I, 0, A, B, C, and D are 2X2 matrices while T is a 4X4 matrix. The main trouble I have is getting T to span the rows and columns. Is there any elegant way to do this in LaTeX?? Thank you!
 

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[tex] \begin{bmatrix}<br /> \begin{array}{cc}<br /> I_{2\times2} & 0_{2\times2} \\ 0_{2\times2} & I_{2\times2}\end{array} &<br /> \begin{array}{cc}<br /> A_{2\times2} & 0_{2\times2} \\ 0_{2\times2} & B_{2\times2}\end{array} \\<br /> T_{4\times4} &<br /> \begin{array}{cc}<br /> C_{2\times2} & 0_{2\times2} \\ 0_{2\times2} & D_{2\times2}\end{array}<br /> \end{bmatrix}[/tex]

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