WPS Stock Price Chart is a chart feature in WPS Spreadsheet on macOS for showing open, high, low, and close price movement; 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
Stock Price Chart is one of the chart types available in WPS Spreadsheet on macOS. It is designed to visualize price movement over time and is suitable for showing open, high, low, and close values in a chart.
Core tasks include:
- Insert a stock price chart: Open the chart feature from the Insert tab and generate the chart.
- Choose a stock chart subtype: Select a subtype based on your data structure, such as high-low-close or volume-related layouts.
- Adjust chart position and size: Move and resize the chart after it is created.
This feature is useful for financial data, commodity price tracking, exchange-rate analysis, and other interval-based time series data. To use it smoothly, prepare a valid data range with category headers and numeric values arranged in the expected order.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A macOS environment 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; network access is needed for download, installation, and account-related actions |
| Other | Use WPS Spreadsheet and prepare a valid data range with headers and numeric values |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install check | Open WPS Office for Mac, open a spreadsheet file, and confirm that chart-related options are available on the Insert tab |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | WPS Spreadsheet lets you insert a stock price chart to show open, high, low, and close price movement, and lets you choose a matching subtype. | Microsoft Office provides stock charts such as High-Low-Close, Open-High-Low-Close, Volume-High-Low-Close, and Volume-Open-High-Low-Close. | Google Sheets supports candlestick charts and general chart editing in spreadsheets. | Notion chart view supports bar, line, donut, and number charts for databases, but it does not provide a stock chart type for open-high-low-close data. | Adobe Acrobat Sign provides report charts for agreement and transaction reporting rather than spreadsheet stock charts. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: The feature is available directly inside WPS Spreadsheet from the Insert tab. Distinct: It fits spreadsheet-based price movement analysis and chart layout tasks in one workflow. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft also offers dedicated stock chart types and broader chart documentation for Office apps. | Compared with WPS: Google offers candlestick charts in Sheets, with help content focused on chart setup and customization in spreadsheets. | Compared with WPS: Notion is better aligned with database visualization and dashboard views than with direct OHLC stock chart creation. | Compared with WPS: Adobe chart features are centered on reporting and analytics in Acrobat Sign, not spreadsheet-based stock chart creation. |
| Official Source | — | Available chart types in Office | Types of charts and graphs in Google Sheets | Chart view | Overview of report charts |
Overall Conclusion
If you want to build a stock-style chart directly inside a spreadsheet, WPS Stock Price Chart is well suited to day-to-day data preparation and chart creation on macOS. Microsoft and Google also provide related chart capabilities, while Notion and Adobe focus more on database views or reporting scenarios than spreadsheet stock charts.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable Users | Main Need | How This Feature Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stock trend presentation | Financial analysts | Need to show price movement over a period quickly | Insert a stock price chart and choose a suitable subtype |
| 2 | Commodity price range analysis | Operations and procurement teams | Need a clearer view of high and low price changes | Use a stock price chart to visualize range movement |
| 3 | Exchange-rate reporting | Business and finance teams | Raw table values do not explain trends clearly | Turn open, high, low, and close data into a chart |
| 4 | Classroom demonstration | Teachers and students | Need a visual way to explain candlestick structure | Create a stock price chart in a spreadsheet for explanation |
| 5 | Periodic report layout | Team collaborators | Need a consistent way to present price data in shared sheets | Insert and arrange the chart inside the worksheet |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free Users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Insert a stock price chart | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic spreadsheet and chart editing | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Additional advanced services and extended benefits | Available within the current account scope | Available according to the selected subscription plan |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday chart insertion and viewing | Free | The feature description indicates no membership restriction for this feature |
| Long-term users who also need more advanced office services | WPS Premium | Suitable if you also need broader advanced features, cloud services, or other premium benefits |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership page: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page