WPS Art Flowchart is a flowchart and hierarchy diagram feature in WPS Writer; it includes 4 core tasks, with 4 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 4 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 4 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
| Version scope | No specific version threshold stated | Common WPS Writer versions generally include the related entry |
About This Feature
Overview
WPS Art Flowchart is a visual diagram feature in WPS Writer that helps you insert flowcharts, hierarchy diagrams, and similar structured graphics into a document, then continue editing text and styles afterward.
Its main tasks include:
- Insert a WPSArt flowchart from the Insert tab.
- Choose a preset flowchart style template from the side panel.
- Edit text inside the inserted flowchart.
- Adjust the flowchart style from the Design tab.
This feature is useful for process documentation, workflow explanations, hierarchy displays, and presentation-ready document visuals.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended for a complete interface and style options |
| Network | No mandatory internet connection is required for local flowchart insertion and editing; download and account-related actions require internet access |
| Other | WPS Writer should be installed, and you should be able to open or create documents |
Download & Installation
Before using WPS Art Flowchart, install WPS Office on your Windows device and open WPS Writer.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation method | Download the Windows installer and complete the setup with the installation wizard |
| Post-installation check | Open WPS Writer, go to the Insert tab, and confirm that the WPSArt entry is visible |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Lets you insert flowchart-style graphics in WPS Writer through Insert > WPSArt, then continue adjusting layout and style after insertion. | Microsoft Word supports SmartArt for visual graphics, with options to add text, add or delete shapes, and change colors and styles after insertion. | Google Docs does not present the same kind of built-in flowchart entry by default; diagram workflows commonly rely on Google Workspace Marketplace add-ons that create and edit diagrams inside Docs. | Notion can use Notion Agent to create images for diagrams, flowcharts, and visual notes, but the workflow is centered on AI image generation rather than a document-native structured chart tool. | Adobe Express provides flowchart examples, templates, and online design tools for visual process content. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: integrated directly into the WPS Writer document workflow, so you can insert a template and keep editing content and style in the same document view. | Compared with WPS: Word offers a mature SmartArt workflow, but editing is centered on SmartArt categories and layouts. | Compared with WPS: Google Docs more often depends on third-party add-ons for diagram insertion, rather than a default built-in entry. | Compared with WPS: Notion is more oriented toward AI-generated images for flowchart-like output, so the editing model differs from document-native chart insertion. | Compared with WPS: Adobe Express is more focused on online design and template creation than on inserting a chart directly inside a word-processing document. |
| Official Source | — | Create a SmartArt graphic | Mermaid for Google Docs | Create and edit images with Notion Agent | Data flow chart examples |
Overall Conclusion: If you want to insert and refine a flowchart directly inside a text document, WPS Art Flowchart fits a document-editing workflow well. Other products can also suit their own scenarios, especially when the focus is SmartArt editing, add-on-based diagramming, AI image generation, or online design.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main challenge | How this feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business process explanation | Document writers | Text-only process descriptions are hard to scan | Insert a WPSArt flowchart to show step relationships visually |
| 2 | Organization structure display | Admin and team managers | Hierarchies are difficult to explain with plain text | Choose a hierarchy-style template |
| 3 | Proposal or report visuals | Project and operations staff | Documents need clearer visual support | Insert and style a flowchart directly in the document |
| 4 | Training and teaching materials | Teachers and trainers | Step-based explanations need visual support | Use preset templates to build a flowchart quickly |
Membership & Benefits
This section covers 3 membership-related topics for WPS Art Flowchart, focusing on free availability and subscription access information.
Free vs WPS Premium
The current feature description does not show a membership restriction for inserting or styling WPS Art Flowchart content. Membership services may still apply to other value-added capabilities across WPS Office.
| Capability | Free User | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Insert WPSArt flowcharts | Available | Available |
| Change flowchart styles | Available | Available |
| Other value-added services | Depends on the current account benefits | May include additional membership services |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Occasional flowchart insertion in daily documents | Free version | This feature can be used directly for basic document editing needs |
| Need broader WPS value-added services at the same time | WPS Premium | Suitable if you regularly use additional membership benefits |
How to Subscribe
- Membership entry: Subscribe to WPS Premium
- To review current plans and benefit details, open the subscription page and choose the plan that fits your needs.
Source: WPS Office pricing page