How to Use the ODD Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 20, 2026

Use the ODD function through 4 how-to topics, including entering the formula and checking syntax guidance; 4 topics are available without membership and 0 are membership-related.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Enter the ODD formulaFree
22. View syntax guidanceFree
33. Use a cell reference as the argumentFree
44. Check automatic result updatesFree

How-to Guide

1. Enter the ODD formula

Entry point: Formulas tab → formula bar

  1. Open Spreadsheet and select the cell where you want the result to appear.
  2. Type = to start a formula.
  3. Type ODD(.
  4. Enter the value you want to process, such as 2 or 1.5.
  5. Type the closing parenthesis ) and press Enter.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: the current cell shows an odd integer result.
  • Next actions: you can copy the formula, change the argument, or fill it down.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: missing parentheses or separators can cause a formula error.
  • Environment limits: if the cell is formatted as text, confirm that the entry is recognized as a formula.

2. View syntax guidance

Entry point: formula bar or in-cell formula editing state

  1. Select the target cell.
  2. Type =ODD(.
  3. Check the syntax guidance shown near the function name or editing area.
  4. Confirm the parameter format and continue entering the formula.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: ODD parameter guidance is visible.
  • Next actions: you can complete the argument and finish the calculation.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: if you do not type the opening parenthesis, the guidance may not appear completely.

3. Use a cell reference as the argument

Entry point: Formulas tab → formula bar

  1. Select the result cell.
  2. Type =ODD(.
  3. Click the cell you want to reference, such as A2, or type the cell address manually.
  4. Type the closing parenthesis ).
  5. Press Enter to view the result.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: the formula shows a cell reference and the result cell returns the corresponding odd integer.
  • Next actions: after changing the referenced cell, you can continue checking the updated result.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: referencing a blank cell or nonnumeric content can produce an unexpected result.

4. Check automatic result updates

Entry point: a result cell that already contains an ODD formula

  1. First create a reference-based ODD formula such as =ODD(A2).
  2. Change the source value in A2.
  3. Press Enter or move focus to confirm the edit.
  4. Check whether the result cell updates at the same time.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: the result cell updates when the source value changes.
  • Next actions: you can continue linking the result to later formulas.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: under some worksheet calculation settings, you may need to confirm that recalculation has completed.