How to Use WPS Column Chart on macOS

Last updated:July 20, 2026

This how-to guide includes 3 operation topics, all available without membership; use the index below to insert a chart, choose a subtype, and adjust the chart layout.

How-to Index

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

How-to Guide

1. Insert a Column Chart

Entry: Insert → Chart → Column Chart

  1. Select the cell range that contains your data, including category labels and values.
  2. Click the Insert tab.
  3. Select Chart.
  4. Click Column Chart to insert the chart.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: A new column 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, chart categories or values may be incomplete.
  • Environment note: A continuous data range is recommended, without blank rows or blank columns.

2. Choose a Column Chart Subtype

Entry: Insert → Chart → Column Chart

  1. After selecting the data range, open the Column Chart menu.
  2. Choose the specific subtype you need from the list.
  3. Select a style such as clustered column or stacked column based on your presentation needs.
  4. Confirm the selection to generate the chart in that style.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The chart is displayed in the selected column chart style.
  • What you can do next: You can continue editing data or adjusting the chart layout.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If chart subtypes are not distinguished clearly, the chart may not match the intended message.
  • Environment note: Choose the subtype based on whether you need category comparison or cumulative display.

3. Adjust Chart Position and Size

Entry: Select the generated column chart and drag it directly

  1. Click the generated column chart in the worksheet.
  2. Drag the chart to the desired position.
  3. Use the border handles to resize the chart.
  4. Check whether the chart and worksheet content remain easy to read together.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The chart position and size change in the worksheet.
  • What you can do next: You can continue reviewing, presenting, or saving the worksheet.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If the chart is too small, labels and values may become hard to read.
  • Environment note: Leave enough display space so the chart does not cover the source data.