How to Use the ISODD Function in Excel
The following is a thorough explanation on how to use the ISODD function in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
Overview
The ISODD function is designed to determine whether a number is odd. It returns TRUE if the given number is odd, and FALSE if it is even.
Syntax
The syntax for the ISODD function is identical in both Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets:
ISODD(number)Here, number represents the numerical value or the cell reference to be evaluated for oddness.
Examples
Example 1: Basic Usage
Consider a scenario where cell A1 contains the number 5. To verify if this number is odd, you would use the ISODD function in the following way:
| Formula | Result |
|---|---|
| =ISODD(A1) | TRUE |
Example 2: Using in Conditional Formatting
The ISODD function can also be utilized in conditional formatting to selectively apply formatting to odd numbers within a range. For instance, to highlight odd numbers in the range from A1 to A10, you would perform the following steps:
- Select the range A1:A10.
- Go to the Conditional Formatting menu.
- Click “New Rule” and select “Use a formula to determine which cells to format.”
- Input the formula
=ISODD(A1)and set your desired formatting style. - Press “Apply” to implement the rule.
Example 3: Using with IF Function
You can also pair the ISODD function with the IF function to display custom messages based on the number’s parity. Consider this example:
| Data (Column A) | Result |
|---|---|
| 3 | =IF(ISODD(A2), “Odd”, “Even”) |
This formula will display “Odd” if the number in column A is odd, and “Even” if it is even.
Utilizing the ISODD function in Excel or Google Sheets facilitates the identification of odd numbers, enabling you to perform specific calculations or apply unique formatting based on their parity.
More information: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/is-functions-0f2d7971-6019-40a0-a171-f2d869135665