WPS Grouped Chart lets you combine different chart series such as columns and lines in one chart; it includes 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
Grouped Chart is a charting feature in WPS Office for Windows spreadsheets. It lets you place two or more chart types in the same chart so you can compare values and trends together.
Core capabilities include:
- Insert a grouped chart from the Insert tab.
- Choose a subtype such as column and line, or column and line with a secondary axis.
- Generate a chart automatically after selecting a data range with category labels and values.
This feature works well for scenarios such as revenue with growth rate, output with margin rate, and other analyses that need quantity and trend in one view.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No mandatory internet connection is required for local chart insertion and editing; downloading, installation, and account-related features require internet access |
| Other | Prepare a worksheet range that includes category labels and numeric values |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Spreadsheet and confirm that the Chart entry is available on the Insert tab |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | WPS can insert a grouped chart in a spreadsheet and combine different series types such as columns and lines, including dual-axis subtypes. | Microsoft supports combination charts and notes that you must use a 2-D chart when creating one. | Google Sheets supports combo charts to show each data series as a different marker type, such as a column, line, or area line. | Notion provides chart views for databases, including bar, line, donut, and number charts, rather than a spreadsheet-style grouped chart workflow. | Adobe Acrobat Sign provides report charts for agreement and transaction reporting, rather than general spreadsheet combo chart creation. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: You can start from the spreadsheet Insert entry and create a grouped chart directly for value-and-trend analysis in one view. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft also supports combination charts, but its help flow focuses on changing the type of an existing 2-D chart. | Compared with WPS: Google Sheets supports combo charts in an online spreadsheet environment with chart-type selection and customization. | Compared with WPS: Notion charts are centered on database visualization, and free-plan members can try one chart. | Compared with WPS: Adobe chart features are tied to reporting permissions and report data, not everyday spreadsheet chart editing. |
| Official Source | — | Create a combination chart | Types of charts and graphs in Google Sheets | Chart view | Overview of report charts |
Overall Conclusion
If your main task is to build a grouped chart directly from spreadsheet data, WPS offers a straightforward entry point for daily analysis and reporting. Notion and Adobe provide chart features for database and reporting scenarios, but they are not the same spreadsheet-based grouped chart workflow.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main challenge | How the feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sales analysis | Sales and operations teams | Need to view sales values and growth trends together | Use a grouped chart to show columns for values and a line for trend |
| 2 | Business review | Managers and analysts | Metrics with different scales are hard to read in one chart type | Use a dual-axis grouped chart for different series |
| 3 | Production reporting | Manufacturing and supply teams | Output and rate-based metrics need side-by-side comparison | Combine columns and lines in one chart |
| 4 | Project reporting | Project managers | Reports need clearer visual summaries | Insert a grouped chart directly in the worksheet |
| 5 | Teaching examples | Teachers and students | Need to explain how different chart types work together | Use a grouped chart to demonstrate comparison and trend |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Grouped chart insertion and basic editing | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Advanced PDF tools | Basic functions available | More advanced functions available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
| Template downloads | Limited | More template benefits |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday chart creation and basic office work | Free | Grouped chart insertion and regular spreadsheet work are enough for many everyday needs |
| Need more cloud storage, templates, and broader office features | WPS Premium | Suitable for people who work across devices often or need more value-added features |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page