How to Use WPS Sparklines on Windows

Use WPS Sparklines with 3 how-to topics, all available without membership; choose a task from the index and follow the steps to complete it.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Insert sparklines

Feature entry: Insert tab → Charts → Sparklines

1. Open the WPS spreadsheet that you want to edit.
2. Select the cell range that contains the data you want to display.
3. Click the Insert tab.
4. In the Charts area, click Sparklines.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The sparkline settings panel or type selection entry opens.
• Next action available: You can continue to choose a sparkline type and set parameters.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you do not select the data range first, you may need extra steps later.
• Environment note: If the worksheet is read-only, you may not be able to insert a new sparkline.

2. Choose a sparkline type

Feature entry: Insert tab → Charts → Sparklines

1. After opening the sparkline entry, review the available types.
2. Select Line Sparkline, Column Sparkline, or Win/Loss Sparkline based on your display goal.
3. Confirm that the selected type matches the result you want to show.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: One sparkline type is selected.
• Next action available: You can continue to set the data range and placement.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Line sparklines fit trend data, while win/loss sparklines fit positive and negative results. Confirm the display purpose before choosing.

3. Set the data range and placement

Feature entry: Sparkline settings panel

1. In the dialog or panel, confirm or reselect the Data Range.
2. Set the Location to Place Sparkline by choosing the target cell or target range.
3. Click OK to finish the insertion.
4. Check whether the sparkline appears inside the selected cell.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The target cell displays the sparkline.
• Next action available: You can continue editing worksheet data and review sparkline changes.
• No side effect: The original data range remains unchanged.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the data range and placement range dimensions do not match, the result may not be created correctly.
• Environment note: In collaborative work, keeping a network connection helps other members see updates in time.