How to Use WPS Insert Chart on macOS

This how-to guide includes 5 task topics for Insert Chart, with 4 free topics and 1 membership-related topic, so you can jump to the steps you need.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Insert a Chart

Feature entry: Insert → Chart

1. Place the cursor where you want to insert the chart.
2. Click the Chart button on the Insert tab.
3. In the dialog box, select a chart type and subtype.
4. Click OK.
5. Enter or modify data in the pop-up data sheet.
6. Close the data sheet to finish creating the chart.

Success Criteria

• A new chart appears in the document.
• The chart displays data from the data sheet.
• You can still select and edit the chart after closing the data sheet.

Tips While Using

• Confirm the cursor position first so the chart is inserted in the correct place.
• Since many chart types are available, choose one that fits your data structure.

2. Edit Chart Data

Feature entry: Chart Tools → Edit Data

1. Select the chart whose data you want to edit.
2. Click the Chart Tools tab.
3. Select Edit Data.
4. Modify the data in the pop-up data source table.
5. Review the updated chart result.
6. Close the table to finish the change.

Success Criteria

• The data table opens and can be edited.
• Updated values are reflected in the chart.

Tips While Using

• Select the chart first before opening Chart Tools.
• After editing data, check whether the legend, axes, and series still match your needs.

3. Edit Chart Data by Right-Clicking

Feature entry: Right-click chart → Edit Data

1. Right-click the target chart.
2. Select Edit Data from the shortcut menu.
3. Edit the content in the pop-up data source table.
4. Review the automatic chart update.
5. Close the table to finish the change.

Success Criteria

• You can open the data editing window without switching to the top ribbon tabs.
• The chart refreshes based on the new data.

Tips While Using

• If the chart object itself is not selected, the shortcut menu may not show the related option.
• This method is useful for quick data adjustments without switching tabs repeatedly.

4. Change the Chart Type

Feature entry: Chart Tools → Change Type

1. Select the inserted chart.
2. Click Change Type on the Chart Tools tab.
3. Select a new chart type and subtype.
4. Click OK to apply the change.

Success Criteria

• The original chart changes to the new chart type.
• The original data remains and is displayed in the new format.

Tips While Using

• After changing the type, the way data is displayed may change.
• Check whether the new chart type still fits your explanation.

5. Use Some Membership Templates or Extended Resources

Feature entry: Chart-related template or extended resource entry

1. Sign in to your WPS account.
2. Open the chart-related template or extended resource entry.
3. Select the target content and check whether it has a membership label.
4. Use the available content as prompted, or subscribe if you need access.

Success Criteria

• You can identify whether the current content is membership-related.
• You complete use or upgrade based on your account benefits.

Tips While Using

• The feature information notes that some chart templates require membership.
• Membership-related content usually requires sign-in and a network connection to recognize account benefits.