How to Use the ISODD Function in WPS on Windows

Use ISODD with 4 how-to topics, including entering the function, completing parameters, referencing another worksheet, and nesting the function with other formulas.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Enter the ISODD function

Entry point: Formulas tab → formula bar

1. Open WPS Spreadsheet and select the cell where you want to show the result.
2. Type = in the formula bar or directly in the cell.
3. Continue typing ISODD(.
4. Check whether the function hint appears.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: A related syntax hint appears after you type the function name.
• Next action available: You can continue entering the parameter and complete the formula.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you do not start with =, the content is treated as plain text.
• Environment note: You need to work in an editable worksheet cell.

2. Complete the parameter and return a result

Entry point: Formula bar → current cell

1. After ISODD(, enter a number or a cell reference.
2. Check that the closing parenthesis is complete.
3. Press Enter to confirm the formula.
4. Review the logical result returned in the cell.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The cell shows a logical result such as TRUE or FALSE.
• Next action available: You can copy the formula to other cells for more checks.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Unmatched parentheses or incorrect parameter formatting can cause a formula error.
• Environment note: The parameter should be a valid number or a valid reference.

3. Reference a cell from another worksheet

Entry point: Formula bar → worksheet reference

1. Select the result cell and type =ISODD(.
2. Switch to the worksheet that contains the source data.
3. Click the target cell so its reference is inserted into the formula.
4. Add the closing parenthesis and press Enter.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The formula includes a cell reference from another worksheet.
• Next action available: When the source data changes, the result updates automatically.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Switching sheets without closing the parenthesis leaves the formula incomplete.
• Environment note: The referenced worksheet must be accessible in the current workbook.

4. Nest ISODD with another formula

Entry point: Formula bar → combined formula entry

1. Select the target cell and enter a combined formula such as =IF(ISODD(A2),"Odd","Even").
2. Check the inner and outer parentheses and the parameter order.
3. Press Enter to confirm the formula.
4. Fill down or copy the formula to other cells if needed.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The cell returns a custom result such as “Odd” or “Even”.
• Next action available: You can continue combining ISODD with more formulas for more complex logic.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Text parameters without quotation marks can prevent the formula from calculating correctly.
• Environment note: For longer nested formulas, review the full content in the formula bar.