How to Use WPS Column Chart on Windows

Last updated:July 20, 2026

Use WPS Column Chart with 3 how-to topics, including inserting a chart, choosing a chart subtype, and adjusting chart position and size; 3 items are available without membership and 0 are membership-related.

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 numeric values.
  2. Click the Insert tab.
  3. Click Chart, then choose Column Chart.
  4. WPS creates a column chart based on the current selection.

Success Criteria

  • On-screen result: A column chart appears in the worksheet and reflects the selected data.
  • What you can do next: You can continue changing the chart type, moving the chart, or resizing it.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If the selected range is incomplete, the chart may miss labels or values.
  • Environment note: Try to avoid blank rows or blank columns inside the data range.

2. Choose a Column Chart Subtype

Entry: Insert → Chart → Column Chart

  1. Select the data range you want to visualize.
  2. Open the Insert tab and click Column Chart.
  3. Choose a specific subtype, such as clustered column or stacked column.
  4. Confirm the choice to create the chart in that style.

Success Criteria

  • On-screen result: The chart style matches the subtype you selected.
  • What you can do next: You can review the display result and switch to another subtype if needed.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: An unsuitable subtype can make the data relationship harder to read.
  • Environment note: Multi-series data usually works better with a subtype that shows series relationships clearly.

3. Adjust Chart Position and Size

Entry: Select the existing chart and drag it directly

  1. Click the column chart that has already been created.
  2. Drag the chart to a suitable position in the worksheet.
  3. Drag the chart border handles to resize it.
  4. Review the layout with the surrounding worksheet content and fine-tune it if needed.

Success Criteria

  • On-screen result: The chart moves or changes size in the worksheet.
  • What you can do next: The chart no longer blocks key data and is easier to review or present.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: A chart that is too small can make labels and values hard to read.
  • Environment note: Leave enough blank space in the worksheet for chart placement.