---
title: NSEvenOddWindingRule
framework: appkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Global Variable
path: appkit/nsevenoddwindingrule
---

# NSEvenOddWindingRule

Specifies the even-odd winding rule.

## Declaration

```occ
static const NSWindingRule NSEvenOddWindingRule;
```

## Discussion

Discussion Count the total number of path crossings. If the number of crossings is even, the point is outside the path. If the number of crossings is odd, the point is inside the path and the region that contains it is filled.

## See Also

### Deprecated Constants

- [NSNonZeroWindingRule](appkit/nsnonzerowindingrule.md)