WPS Bar Chart is a chart feature in WPS Spreadsheet for showing value comparisons across categories with horizontal bars; this guide covers 1 core task, with 1 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 1 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 1 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Bar Chart is a built-in chart type in WPS Spreadsheet. It is designed to turn category-based data into horizontal bars for side-by-side comparison. It is especially useful when category names are long, when there are many categories, or when you want a clearer horizontal comparison layout in a worksheet.
Core capabilities include:
- Insert a bar chart from the Insert tab.
- Choose a chart subtype such as clustered bar, stacked bar, or 100% stacked bar.
- Move and resize the chart after it is created.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended |
| Network | No mandatory internet connection is required for local chart insertion; internet access is needed for download, installation, and account-related services |
| Other | You need to open WPS Spreadsheet and edit a worksheet that contains data |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install check | Launch WPS Office, open a spreadsheet file, and confirm that the Chart entry is available on the Insert tab |
Source: WPS Office Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | WPS Spreadsheet can insert a bar chart from selected worksheet data and supports subtypes such as clustered bar, stacked bar, and 100% stacked bar. The chart can then be moved and resized in the worksheet. | Microsoft Word supports Insert > Chart, then lets users choose a chart type and replace the default data in the embedded spreadsheet. | The Google Docs product page emphasizes collaborative document creation, smart building blocks, and integrations, but it does not present native bar chart creation as a core Docs workflow on that page. | Notion chart view supports Vertical bar chart and Horizontal bar chart based on database data. | Adobe Acrobat Sign report charts include bar, line, and scatter graphs for report viewing and analysis. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS keeps the bar chart workflow close to a spreadsheet editing flow, so users can select worksheet data, insert the chart, and adjust layout in the same sheet. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft also supports chart insertion, but the cited Word workflow depends on an embedded spreadsheet inside a document-oriented environment. | Compared with WPS: Google Docs focuses more on collaborative document authoring and embedded Workspace content than on a spreadsheet-style bar chart workflow in Docs. | Compared with WPS: Notion charts are tied to database views and dashboards, while WPS is closer to a traditional spreadsheet charting workflow. | Compared with WPS: Adobe’s cited chart capability is centered on report visualization in Acrobat Sign rather than general spreadsheet chart insertion. |
| Official Source | — | Add a chart to your document in Word | Google Docs product page | Chart view | Overview of report charts |
Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to create horizontal category comparisons directly inside a spreadsheet, WPS Bar Chart fits a familiar worksheet-based workflow. Other products are better aligned with document collaboration, database dashboards, or report review scenarios.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable Users | Main Need | How Bar Chart Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sales category comparison | Sales teams, operations teams | Compare many categories quickly | Use a bar chart to show sales values across categories |
| 2 | Project progress summary | Project managers, team members | Make multi-category status data easier to read | Use a bar chart to compare values across projects or stages |
| 3 | Teaching or reporting materials | Teachers, students, office users | Keep long category labels readable | Use horizontal bars to improve label readability |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free Users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Insert a basic bar chart | ✅ | ✅ |
| Basic spreadsheet editing and chart adjustment | ✅ | ✅ |
| Additional office, PDF, template, and cloud benefits | Partially limited | More benefits available |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday chart creation and basic data presentation | Free | It covers bar chart insertion and basic adjustment needs |
| Long-term use with broader office benefits | WPS Premium | It can be combined with additional advanced features and membership benefits |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page