WPS Chart Presets on Windows help you quickly apply chart styles and color schemes in presentations; this guide covers 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 |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Chart Presets is a chart formatting feature in WPS Presentation for Windows. It lets you apply preset chart styles and preset series color schemes after selecting a chart.
Core tasks include:
- Apply preset chart styles to switch the chart appearance quickly.
- Change preset color schemes for the whole chart.
This feature is useful for business reports, class presentations, project reviews, and data slides where you want a more consistent chart appearance with fewer manual adjustments.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No mandatory internet connection is required for local chart preset editing |
| Other | A chart object needs to be inserted or selected in WPS Presentation |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install check | Open WPS Presentation, insert or open a presentation with a chart, then select the chart and check whether the Chart Tools tab is available |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In WPS Presentation, you can use Chart Tools to apply preset styles and switch preset color schemes directly on a chart. | Microsoft Office supports changing chart styles and colors through Chart Styles, including Style and Color options. | Google Sheets lets you customize chart appearance in the chart editor, including Chart style, colors, lines, legends, and related display settings. | Notion provides chart views for databases, with chart type options and style settings such as color palettes and display controls. | Adobe Acrobat focuses on PDF editing and page content updates, rather than preset styling workflows for presentation charts. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS keeps chart style and color changes inside the presentation editing flow, which is convenient for slide-based visual consistency. | Compared with WPS: It also supports chart style and color changes, but the common entry is through the chart-side Chart Styles control or Office chart tools. | Compared with WPS: It supports chart appearance customization, but the workflow is centered on spreadsheet chart editing rather than presentation chart presets. | Compared with WPS: It is more focused on database visualization and dashboards, and chart availability differs by plan. | Compared with WPS: Its main workflow is PDF editing, so it is not centered on preset chart styling in presentation slides. |
| Official Source | — | Change the color or style of a chart in Office | Add & edit a chart or graph | Chart view | Edit PDF files |
Overall Conclusion
If you want to standardize chart appearance quickly inside a presentation, WPS Chart Presets fit the slide editing workflow well. Microsoft and Google also provide chart styling controls, but their common workflows are tied more closely to Office chart panels or spreadsheet editors, while Notion and Adobe focus on different product scenarios.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | How it helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unifying report charts | Business presenters | Multiple charts look inconsistent | Apply preset styles to align chart appearance quickly |
| 2 | Preparing class slides faster | Teachers and students | Manual formatting takes time | Use preset chart styles directly |
| 3 | Updating chart colors for a theme | Operations and analysts | Existing colors do not match the slide theme | Switch the whole chart with a preset color scheme |
| 4 | Building template-based presentations | Marketing and sales teams | Need a consistent visual style across slides | Reuse fixed styles and color schemes |
| 5 | Formatting charts for the first time | General office users | Not familiar with detailed chart formatting | Start with presets before fine-tuning |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Preset chart styles | Available | Available |
| Preset color schemes | Available | Available |
| Other advanced office capabilities | Depends on the current account benefits | More membership features may be available based on the subscribed plan |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday presentation chart formatting | Free version | The chart preset feature can be used directly |
| Broader advanced office needs | WPS Premium | Suitable if you also need more membership features |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page