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How to Use WPS Area Chart on macOS

Last updated:July 16, 2026

This section includes 3 how-to topics for WPS Area Chart on macOS, all available without membership; use the How-to Index to jump to the task you need.

How-to Index

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11. Insert an Area ChartFree
22. Choose an Area Chart SubtypeFree
33. Adjust Area Chart Position and SizeFree

How-to Guide

1. Insert an Area Chart

Entry point: Insert → Area Chart

  1. Select the cell range that contains your data, including category labels and numeric values.
  2. Click the Insert tab at the top of the window.
  3. Select Area Chart.
  4. The chart is inserted into the current worksheet automatically.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: A new area chart appears in the worksheet.
  • Next actions: You can continue choosing a chart style or adjusting its position.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: If the selected data range is incomplete, category labels or values may display incorrectly.
  • Environment limits: It is recommended to arrange data continuously by time or category for clearer trend display.

2. Choose an Area Chart Subtype

Entry point: Insert → Area Chart subtype

  1. Select the data range you want to chart.
  2. Click Insert and open the Area Chart options.
  3. Choose a subtype such as Area Chart, Stacked Area Chart, or 100% Stacked Area Chart.
  4. Confirm the selection to generate the chart in that style.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: The chart style matches the subtype you selected.
  • Next actions: You can continue reviewing how multiple data series are displayed.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: In a standard area chart, multiple data series may overlap and hide part of the chart.
  • Environment limits: A 100% stacked area chart is more suitable for percentage changes than absolute-value changes.

3. Adjust Area Chart Position and Size

Entry point: Select the chart and drag it directly

  1. Click the area chart that has already been created in the worksheet.
  2. Drag the chart to the position you want.
  3. Drag the chart border handles to resize it.
  4. Review the layout with the worksheet content and continue fine-tuning as needed.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: The chart position and size change.
  • Next actions: The chart remains visible and can still be edited.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: If the chart is too small, the legend and chart area may become hard to read.
  • Environment limits: Leave enough display space so the chart does not cover the source data.