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Improve options for partitioning a single light from an addressable led array

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Description

**Describe the problem you have/What new integration you would like**

When using the partition light platform, include an option to segment a single LED. For example, using an array of addressable led lights as different status lights in a project, you must include segment start and end number. A shorthand option would make the yaml easier to write.

**Please describe your use case for this integration and alternatives you've tried:**

Segmenting an led is already possible, for example:
```
- platform: partition
id: light_high
segments:
- id: light_bus_board
from: 3
to: 3
```

This request is to add an option in the segments section to replace from and to when they are the same. For example:
```
- platform: partition
id: light_high
segments:
- id: light_bus_board
single: 3
```

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Research direction

Start at the partition light platform and its segment configuration, then trace how the existing from and to values are parsed and applied. Done means the segments section accepts a single option equivalent to matching from and to values, while preserving the existing syntax and behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
yaml
Domain
embedded-iot
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Clearly specified
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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