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How to Use WPS Insert Chart on Windows

Last updated:July 15, 2026

Use WPS Insert Chart through 5 how-to topics, including inserting charts, editing chart data, and changing chart types; 4 topics are free and 1 is membership-related.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Insert a ChartFree
22. Edit Chart DataFree
33. Edit Chart Data from the Right-Click MenuFree
44. Change Chart TypeFree
55. Apply Chart StylesMembership-related

How-to Guide

1. Insert a Chart

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 revise 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 remains in place after the data sheet is closed.
  • The chart displays the entered data correctly.

Tips While Using

  • Confirm the cursor position first so the chart is inserted in the intended location.
  • Different chart types fit different data structures.

2. Edit Chart Data

Entry: Chart Tools → Edit Data

  1. Select the chart you want to update.
  2. Open the Chart Tools tab.
  3. Click Edit Data.
  4. Revise the values in the pop-up data sheet.
  5. Close the sheet and check the updated chart.

Success Criteria

  • The data sheet opens normally.
  • Updated values are reflected in the chart.
  • The chart type and position stay unchanged.

Tips While Using

  • Select the chart first, or the related commands may not appear.
  • Check that series names and category labels still match the data.

3. Edit Chart Data from the Right-Click Menu

Entry: Right-click chart → Edit Data

  1. Right-click the target chart.
  2. Select Edit Data from the menu.
  3. Revise the content in the pop-up data sheet.
  4. Close the sheet and confirm that the chart updates.

Success Criteria

  • The Edit Data command is available in the right-click menu.
  • The chart changes after the data is revised.
  • You can complete the update without switching tabs.

Tips While Using

  • This method is useful for quick edits to an existing chart.
  • If the chart itself is not selected, the right-click menu may be different.

4. Change Chart Type

Entry: Chart Tools → Change Type

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

Success Criteria

  • The chart switches to the new type.
  • Existing data remains available in the updated chart.
  • The chart stays in the same document position.

Tips While Using

  • The visual structure of the chart may change after you switch types.
  • Review readability after the change because some data works better with specific chart types.

5. Apply Chart Styles

Entry: Chart Tools → Chart Styles

  1. Select the chart.
  2. Open the Chart Styles drop-down menu on the Chart Tools tab.
  3. Choose a preset style.
  4. Adjust the color scheme through the series color options if needed.

Success Criteria

  • The chart appearance updates to the selected style.
  • Style or color changes appear immediately.
  • The chart data itself remains unchanged.

Tips While Using

  • Some template styles may be related to membership benefits.
  • After changing styles, check whether the chart still matches the overall document layout.