Change Chart Type in WPS Slides on Windows is a local chart editing feature for switching the current chart to another chart type; it includes 2 core tasks, with 2 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 2 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 2 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index table |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index table |
About This Feature
Overview
Change Chart Type is a chart editing feature in WPS Office for Windows Slides. It lets you switch the current chart to another chart type so you can adjust the visual presentation of data for different presentation needs.
Core capabilities include:
- Change the chart type from the ribbon for quick chart editing.
- Change the chart type from the right-click menu for direct editing on the canvas.
- Select a new chart type in the dialog box and confirm the change without recreating the chart.
It is useful for presentation updates, data visualization adjustments, and chart layout changes in existing slides. It helps you avoid reinserting a chart when you only need a different visual format. A distinct advantage is that it provides both a ribbon entry and a right-click entry while keeping the original chart data in place.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows desktop environment |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No mandatory internet connection is required for local chart type changes |
| Other | An existing chart must already be inserted and selected in the presentation |
Download & Installation
Before using Change Chart Type, install the WPS Office Windows desktop app and open a presentation that contains a chart.
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Official Download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install Check | Launch WPS Slides, open a presentation with a chart, select the chart, and confirm that Chart Tools or the related right-click option is available |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Lets you switch an existing presentation chart to another chart type from Chart Tools or the right-click menu, then choose the new type in a dialog box. | Microsoft Support says you can change the chart type of the whole chart, use the right-click Change Chart Type command, and for many 2-D charts change one data series at a time. | Google Sheets developer documentation describes multiple chart specifications and chart types such as bar, line, area, column, scatter, combo, and pie for sheet-based charts. | Notion Help explains that database views can be displayed as donut, bar, and line charts, focusing on turning database content into chart views. | Adobe Acrobat Sign documentation describes report chart layouts such as Bar, Line, and Scatter for report viewing and hover-based data inspection. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: two direct entry points inside the presentation editing interface. Distinct: better suited to quickly changing the look of an existing presentation chart without rebuilding it. | Compared with WPS: supports chart type changes and also documents per-series changes for many 2-D charts, but the official workflow is centered on Office chart design tabs. | Compared with WPS: the official content is more about chart specifications and configuration in Sheets than a direct presentation chart type change workflow. | Compared with WPS: focuses on database chart views rather than changing the type of an existing chart inside a presentation file. | Compared with WPS: focuses on report chart display and review rather than presentation chart editing. |
| Official Source | — | Change chart type | Google Sheets charts reference | Notion charts guide | Adobe report charts overview |
Overall Conclusion
WPS is well suited to presentation editing when you need to change how an existing chart looks quickly. Microsoft also provides chart type switching with additional series-level options in some cases, while Google, Notion, and Adobe document chart capabilities in spreadsheet, database, or reporting contexts rather than the same presentation editing flow.
Use Cases
| # | Scenario | Target Users | Core Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adjusting chart presentation before a report | Presenters, trainers | The current chart does not show trends or proportions clearly | Select the chart and use Change Type to switch to a more suitable chart |
| 2 | Updating an existing presentation | Office users, students | They do not want to reinsert a chart or re-enter data | Change the type directly on the existing chart |
| 3 | Comparing chart styles quickly | Data organizers | It is hard to decide which chart is easier to read | Switch between chart types in the dialog box for comparison |
| 4 | Making quick edits on the canvas | Presentation editors | Using the top menu path can take longer | Open Change Chart Type from the right-click menu |
| 5 | Keeping data while changing the visual style | Users reusing chart data | They want to avoid reorganizing data after a chart update | Switch the chart type on the original chart and keep the data |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free User | WPS Member |
|---|---|---|
| Change Chart Type | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Local presentation chart editing | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Other advanced membership features | Some advanced features may be limited | More membership features are available depending on the selected plan |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Plan | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday presentation editing, schoolwork, and basic reporting | Free version | Change Chart Type is available for common chart adjustment needs |
| Office work that also needs more advanced features across modules | WPS membership | Suitable if you also need additional membership features and services |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page