How to Use WPS Area Chart on Windows

Last updated:July 20, 2026

Use WPS Area Chart through 3 operation topics in WPS Spreadsheet; 3 topics are available without membership and 0 are membership-related, and you can jump from the How-to Index to each section.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Insert an Area ChartFree
22. Choose an Area Chart SubtypeFree
33. Adjust Chart Position and SizeFree

How-to Guide

1. Insert an Area Chart

Entry: Insert → Chart → Area Chart

  1. Select the cell range that contains your data, including category labels and numeric values.
  2. Click the Insert tab.
  3. Open the chart options and choose Area Chart.
  4. The chart will be inserted into the current worksheet.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: A new area chart appears in the worksheet.
  • What you can do next: You can continue choosing a chart subtype or adjusting the chart position.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If the selected data range is incomplete, category labels or values may not display correctly.
  • Environment note: It is helpful to organize header rows and value columns before inserting the chart.

2. Choose an Area Chart Subtype

Entry: Insert → Chart → Area Chart

  1. Select the target data range.
  2. Click the Insert tab and open the Area Chart options.
  3. Choose the subtype you need, such as Area, Stacked Area, or 100% Stacked Area.
  4. Check whether the generated chart matches your presentation goal.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The worksheet shows the selected area chart subtype.
  • What you can do next: You can continue editing data or adjusting the chart layout.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Choosing a standard area chart when you actually need to show share-of-total change can weaken the message.
  • Environment note: Multi-series data is often better suited to stacked or 100% stacked area charts.

3. Adjust Chart Position and Size

Entry: Select the generated area chart

  1. Click the area chart in the worksheet.
  2. Drag the chart to a suitable position.
  3. Drag the chart handles to resize it.
  4. Check whether the chart and worksheet content remain easy to read together.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The chart position and size change while the chart remains visible and usable.
  • What you can do next: You can continue editing data or use the chart in report layout work.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If the chart area is too small, labels and legends may become hard to read.
  • Environment note: Leave enough space in the worksheet for the chart to display clearly.