WPS Scatter Chart is a chart feature in WPS Spreadsheet on macOS for showing the distribution and correlation between two numeric variables; it includes 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 3 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 3 | 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
Scatter Chart is a built-in chart feature in WPS Spreadsheet on macOS. It displays data points on a coordinate plane so you can review the distribution and correlation between two variables more clearly.
Core capabilities include:
- Insert a scatter chart from the Insert tab.
- Choose a scatter chart subtype, such as a standard scatter chart, scatter with smooth lines, or scatter with straight lines.
- Move and resize the generated chart to fit your worksheet layout.
This feature is useful for data analysis, experiment results, business metric comparison, and collaborative worksheet reporting. When you need to review variable relationships, dispersion, clusters, or outliers, a scatter chart is often easier to read than raw table data.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Mac device that can run WPS Office for Mac normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for local chart insertion and editing; a stable connection is recommended for collaboration |
| Other | Prepare a worksheet range with numeric data so the chart can map X and Y values correctly |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Spreadsheet, create or open a worksheet, and confirm that chart options and the Scatter entry are available from the Insert tab |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports inserting scatter charts in spreadsheets and choosing different scatter chart subtypes for showing the relationship between two numeric variables. | Excel supports scatter charts and explains that a scatter chart uses two value axes to show paired numeric data. | Google Sheets supports scatter charts, uses the first column for X-axis values and other columns for Y values, and supports trendlines. | Notion chart view supports vertical bar, horizontal bar, line, donut, and number charts, but does not list a scatter chart type. | Adobe Acrobat Sign report charts include bar, line, and scatter graphs, mainly for report viewing rather than spreadsheet chart creation. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: You can create a scatter chart directly in WPS Spreadsheet on macOS from the Insert entry, choose multiple scatter subtypes, and then adjust chart placement and size in the worksheet. | Compared with WPS: Excel provides a broader chart workflow and detailed chart controls, while WPS keeps the scatter chart entry direct for spreadsheet editing on Mac. | Compared with WPS: Google Sheets supports scatter charts and trendlines, but its official guidance emphasizes online sheet formatting rules such as using the first column for X values. | Compared with WPS: Notion focuses on database chart views and does not provide a scatter chart type in its chart options. | Compared with WPS: Adobe provides scatter graphs in reporting scenarios, but the feature is centered on report analytics instead of general spreadsheet chart editing. |
| Official Source | — | Scatter chart or line chart | Scatter charts | Chart view | Overview of report charts |
Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to insert and adjust a scatter chart directly inside a spreadsheet on macOS, WPS offers a straightforward workflow for everyday analysis and reporting. Notion and Adobe serve different chart scenarios, while Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets provide comparable chart functions with their own platform-specific workflows.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main challenge | How Scatter Chart helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sales and campaign analysis | Operations and marketing teams | It is hard to see the relationship between two metrics in raw tables | Plot campaign and sales values as points to review distribution |
| 2 | Experiment data review | Teachers, students, and researchers | Large datasets make dispersion patterns harder to spot | Use a scatter chart to review sample distribution and correlation |
| 3 | Two-variable comparisons such as height and weight | Education and administrative users | Two numeric columns are not always easy to interpret in a table | Convert the values into a scatter chart for visual comparison |
| 4 | Collaborative worksheet reporting | Team collaborators | Teams need a shared visual result in the same worksheet | Insert a scatter chart in a collaborative sheet for shared review |
| 5 | Outlier detection | Data analysts | Outliers are easy to miss in long tables | Review clusters and isolated points in a scatter chart |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Insert and view scatter charts | ✅ | ✅ |
| Basic spreadsheet and chart editing | ✅ | ✅ |
| More advanced benefits and extended services | Based on in-product availability | Includes more advanced features and services |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Insert scatter charts and handle everyday data presentation | Free | It covers chart insertion, viewing, and basic editing needs |
| Need more cloud storage or broader advanced benefits | WPS Premium | Suitable for users who work across devices or need more extended benefits |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page