How to Use WPS Chart Formatting on Windows

Use Chart Formatting with 2 how-to topics, all available directly; start from the How-to Index and follow the steps for the task you need.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Set chart formatting from the ribbon

Entry: Select the chart → Chart Tools tab → Format Selection

1. Click the chart to select it.
2. Click the Chart Tools tab on the top menu bar.
3. In the chart area drop-down list on the right, choose the area you want to format, such as the chart area, plot area, or a series.
4. Click Format Selection.
5. In the right pane, adjust fill, border, effects, and other chart format settings.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The right pane shows the formatting options for the selected chart element.
• What you can do next: You can switch to other chart areas and continue editing their styles.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the chart is not selected first, chart-related tools may not appear.
• Environment note: A chart object must already exist in the presentation.

2. Set formatting from the right-click menu

Entry: Chart element → Right-click → Format

1. Right-click the target element in the chart.
2. Select Format.
3. In the right pane, adjust the formatting options for that element.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The right pane opens and focuses on the formatting options for the selected chart element.
• What you can do next: You can edit the fill, border, or effects for the current element directly.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you right-click the wrong position, a different chart element may be selected.
• Environment note: Check whether you are editing the chart area, plot area, or a specific series before making changes.