WPS Chart Tools on macOS help you edit chart data and adjust chart settings in WPS Presentation; this guide covers 2 core tasks, with 1 available without membership and 1 membership-related item.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 2 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 1 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 1 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Chart Tools are the chart editing controls available in WPS Presentation on macOS. They are designed for updating chart data inside a presentation, adjusting chart-related settings, and checking the result before presenting.
Core capabilities include:
- Edit chart data: Open Edit Data from the Chart Tools area to modify the data behind the current chart.
- Adjust advanced settings: Open More Settings to change advanced parameters and review the effect in the preview area.
This feature is useful when you need to refresh report numbers, fine-tune chart display settings, or verify chart output before a presentation.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Mac device that can run WPS Office for macOS |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office for Mac is recommended |
| Network | No mandatory internet connection is required for local chart editing; sign-in and sync features require network access |
| Other | Open a presentation that contains a chart and make sure the file is editable |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Presentation, open a presentation with a chart, and select the chart to confirm that Chart Tools-related controls are available |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In WPS Presentation, you can select a chart, use Edit Data to change chart data, and open More Settings to adjust advanced parameters with preview support. | PowerPoint lets you select a chart and use Chart Design > Edit Data to change the data in an existing chart, with changes reflected in the chart. | Google Slides supports adding existing charts from Google Sheets to slides and refreshing linked charts when the source data changes. | Notion provides chart views for databases, including bar, line, donut, and number charts, with options to customize what the chart shows. | Adobe Express provides editable chart templates for creating and customizing chart visuals for presentations and reports. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: Chart editing stays inside the presentation workflow, and More Settings provides an additional place to adjust parameters after selecting the chart. | Compared with WPS: the official workflow focuses on editing data for an existing chart through the chart design controls. | Compared with WPS: charts are typically created in Google Sheets first and then embedded or refreshed in Slides. | Compared with WPS: charting is centered on database visualization rather than direct chart editing inside a presentation slide. | Compared with WPS: the official page emphasizes template-based chart design and visual customization rather than in-slide chart data editing. |
| Official Source | — | Change the data in an existing chart | Adding Charts to Your Slides | Chart view | Editable chart templates |
Overall Conclusion: WPS Chart Tools are well suited to presentation editing when you want to update chart data and continue adjusting chart settings in the same workflow. If your work depends more on spreadsheet-linked charts, database dashboards, or template-based visual design, the other products may fit those scenarios better.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Need | Recommended Approach |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Updating report numbers | Presentation editors | Chart values need to be refreshed quickly on a slide | Use Edit Data to update the chart data |
| 2 | Fine-tuning chart display | Slide designers | Chart parameters need additional adjustment | Open More Settings and adjust advanced options |
| 3 | Checking output before presenting | Speakers and reviewers | The chart result needs to be verified before delivery | Review the chart preview and slide result |
| 4 | Confirming object status | General office users | Chart controls are unavailable and the reason is unclear | Make sure the file is editable and the chart is selected |
| 5 | Reverting a recent change | Content editors | A recent chart change needs to be undone | Use the Undo command to return to the previous step |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic chart data editing | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Some advanced features | May vary by current account rights | ✅ More membership-related capabilities may be available |
| Other membership services | Based on the current account plan | ✅ Includes membership-related services |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Occasional chart data updates | Free | Suitable for basic editing and routine presentation updates |
| Frequent advanced work or broader membership services | WPS Premium | Suitable for ongoing document work and membership-related needs |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page