WPS Matrix Bubble Chart is a dashboard chart component for showing multi-dimensional data through position and bubble size; this guide covers 4 core tasks, with 4 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 4 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 4 | 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
Matrix Bubble Chart is a chart component in WPS Office for macOS dashboards. It helps you display relationships across X-axis values, Y-axis values, and bubble size in one view, making it easier to compare distribution, spot differences, and highlight key data points.
Core capabilities include:
- Add a Matrix Bubble Chart component to a dashboard.
- Edit, copy, export, or remove the chart.
- Configure the data source, data range, X axis, Y axis, bubble size, and detail fields.
- Adjust chart style settings such as theme colors, series colors, and chart elements.
This feature is suitable for business analysis, project dashboards, sales comparison, and other data visualization tasks in WPS Office on macOS.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Mac device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for local editing; keep a connection available if you need sync or sharing |
| Other | Access to the dashboard and related data tables is recommended for chart setup |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office, enter the dashboard area, and confirm that Matrix Bubble Chart appears under + Add Component |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Adds a Matrix Bubble Chart directly inside a dashboard, with settings for data source, data range, X/Y axes, bubble size, style, and image export. | Microsoft supports bubble charts that plot x, y, and size values, and can show 2-D or 3-D bubble effects. The official guidance focuses on standard chart creation in Office apps. | Google Sheets supports data visualization and chart creation for online spreadsheets, with collaboration and AI-assisted analysis. The official product page highlights general visualizations rather than a dashboard-specific matrix bubble chart workflow. | Notion chart view supports vertical bar, horizontal bar, line, donut, and number charts for databases. It does not present a directly equivalent matrix bubble chart type on the official help page. | Adobe Acrobat Studio focuses on PDF creation, editing, conversion, document insights, and collaboration. Its official product information does not position matrix bubble charts as a primary chart-building workflow. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: One dashboard workflow covers component insertion, data setup, style adjustment, and image export. Distinct: The chart is managed as a dashboard component instead of a separate document object. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft provides strong bubble chart support, but the cited workflow centers on Office chart creation rather than dashboard component management. | Compared with WPS: Google emphasizes collaborative spreadsheets and general data visualization, with less dashboard-specific guidance for a matrix bubble chart component. | Compared with WPS: Notion offers database chart views, but its official chart types are bar, line, donut, and number charts; free users can try one chart. | Compared with WPS: Adobe is oriented toward PDF and document workflows, so chart configuration inside a dashboard is not the main scenario on the cited page. |
| Official Source | — | Microsoft bubble chart support | Google Sheets product page | Notion chart view | Adobe Acrobat business page |
Overall Conclusion: If you want to add and manage a chart directly inside a dashboard, WPS provides a more concentrated workflow for setup, styling, and export. If your main need is spreadsheet-based charting, database views, or PDF document workflows, Microsoft, Google, Notion, and Adobe each focus on different strengths.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Need | How Matrix Bubble Chart Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sales distribution analysis | Sales managers, operations teams | Compare multiple regions or products in one view | Use X and Y axes for two metrics and bubble size for sales scale |
| 2 | Project priority review | Project managers | Compare impact and effort together | Show priority, effort, and scale in one chart |
| 3 | Business dashboard display | Team leads, managers | Present multi-dimensional indicators more clearly | Add the chart as a dashboard component for ongoing review |
| 4 | Post-filter data review | Analysts | Focus on key records in large datasets | Use data filtering and detail fields to narrow the display |
| 5 | Report export | Team owners | Reuse chart output in reports or sharing | Copy as image or export as image |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free Users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Matrix Bubble Chart usage | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic PDF features | ✅ Some basic features available | ✅ Broader feature access |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB or more depending on the plan shown on the pricing page |
| Template downloads | Limited | More template-related benefits |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Daily dashboard viewing and basic chart setup | Free | Matrix Bubble Chart usage is available without a membership requirement in this feature guide |
| More cloud storage or broader office benefits | WPS Premium | Suitable if you also need more storage, templates, or additional office features |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page