How to Use the ISODD Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 20, 2026

Use ISODD with 4 how-to topics, all available without membership; choose a topic from the index and follow the steps to complete the task.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Enter the ISODD functionFree
22. Fill in the argument with syntax guidanceFree
33. Use a cell reference to test odd numbersFree
44. Use ISODD inside a nested formulaFree

How-to Guide

1. Enter the ISODD function

Entry point: the formula bar or a target cell

  1. Open WPS Spreadsheet and select the cell where you want to show the result.
  2. Type = to start the formula.
  3. Continue by typing ISODD.
  4. Confirm that the function name appears in the editing area.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The cell enters formula input mode.
  • Next action available: You can continue typing the opening parenthesis and the argument.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If you do not type = first, the content is treated as plain text.

2. Fill in the argument with syntax guidance

Entry point: the formula bar

  1. Type =ISODD( in a cell.
  2. Check the syntax guidance that appears automatically.
  3. Enter the value or reference you want to test.
  4. Type the closing parenthesis and press Enter.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The cell returns TRUE or FALSE.
  • Next action available: You can edit the formula again or fill it down.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If the parenthesis is not closed or the argument format is incorrect, the result may not display as expected.

3. Use a cell reference to test odd numbers

Entry point: the result cell

  1. Select the result cell.
  2. Type =ISODD(A1), replacing A1 with your actual cell reference.
  3. Press Enter to view the result.
  4. If you need batch checks, drag the fill handle to copy the formula.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: If the referenced value is odd, the result is TRUE; if it is even, the result is FALSE.
  • Next action available: When the source cell changes, the result updates automatically.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Referencing the wrong cell causes the wrong value to be tested.

4. Use ISODD inside a nested formula

Entry point: the formula bar

  1. Select the cell where you want to show the final result.
  2. Type a formula such as =IF(ISODD(A1),"Odd","Not odd").
  3. Press Enter to confirm.
  4. Check whether the returned text matches your expected logic.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The cell shows your custom result text.
  • Next action available: You can copy the formula to other rows or change the condition text.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Incorrect quotation marks, parentheses, or separators in a nested formula can affect the result.