When using WPS Grouped Chart on macOS, 3 common question types come up most often: use cases, chart readability, and secondary-axis understanding; this FAQ includes 3 common answers and a glossary.
FAQ
What kinds of scenarios are grouped charts suitable for?
- Grouped charts are useful when you need to compare values and show trends at the same time.
- For example, you can use columns for sales and a line for year-over-year growth.
- They also work well for output and margin comparisons, quantity and ratio analysis, and other multi-metric reviews.
Why does my grouped chart look hard to understand after I create it?
- First, check whether you selected both category labels and values.
- Then confirm that each data series uses an appropriate chart subtype.
- If you enabled a secondary axis, make sure it is clear which series belongs to the primary axis and which belongs to the secondary axis.
- Finally, add a clear legend and title to improve readability.
How to create a grouped chart in WPS on macOS with a secondary axis?
- A secondary axis is useful when your data series use very different units.
- After choosing a grouped chart subtype with a secondary axis, confirm which data series belongs to each axis.
- For reporting, also review the legend, axis titles, and series styles to reduce misreading.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Grouped chart | A chart format that combines two or more chart types in the same chart. |
| Secondary axis | An additional axis in the same chart used to display data series with different units or scales. |
| Data series | A set of related data points displayed in a chart according to the same rule. |