How to Use WPS Line Chart on macOS

Use WPS Line Chart with 3 how-to topics, including inserting a line chart, editing chart data, and editing chart element styles; choose a topic from the index and follow the steps to complete it.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Insert a Line Chart

Entry path: Data tab → Line Chart → Line Chart

1. Select the cell range you want to use for the chart, including at least one category column and one value column.
2. Click the Data tab on the top menu bar.
3. Click Line Chart to open the chart type list.
4. Select Line Chart from the menu.
5. Check the generated chart and confirm that the data points are connected with lines to show the trend.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: A line chart is inserted into the worksheet.
• Next action available: You can continue selecting the chart and enter editing mode.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the selected data range is incomplete or invalid, the chart may not show the trend correctly.
• Environment note: Make sure the selected data includes clear category and value fields before insertion.

2. Edit Chart Data

Entry path: Chart → Edit Chart

1. Select the inserted line chart.
2. Click Edit Chart in the chart sidebar.
3. Modify the data range used by the chart.
4. Switch row and column orientation if needed.
5. Check whether the line chart updates based on the new data.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The lines and data points refresh according to the updated data.
• Next action available: You can continue adjusting the data range or move on to style editing.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: After switching row and column orientation, the relationship between category and value axes may change.
• Environment note: In collaboration mode, other collaborators can see the updated chart result.

3. Edit Chart Element Styles

Entry path: Chart Elements → Panel Editing

1. Select the target element in the line chart, or select the chart directly.
2. Open the editing panel and review the available settings.
3. Adjust chart color, line width, and marker style as needed.
4. Edit the chart title, axis titles, horizontal axis, vertical axis, or data labels.
5. Add a trendline when needed and set its type and style.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The chart style updates according to your settings.
• Next action available: You can continue saving, presenting, or fine-tuning the chart.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the intended element is not selected first, the panel may show a different set of settings than expected.
• Environment note: Editable options vary depending on the selected chart element.