Use WPS Line Chart through 3 how-to topics, including inserting a line chart, choosing a line chart subtype, and adjusting chart position and size.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Insert a Line Chart | Free |
| 2 | 2. Choose a Line Chart Subtype | Free |
| 3 | 3. Adjust Chart Position and Size | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Insert a Line Chart
Entry: Insert → Chart → Line Chart
- Select the cell range that contains your data, including category labels and numeric values.
- Click the Insert tab.
- Choose Line Chart from the chart options.
- The chart is inserted into the current worksheet.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: A new line chart appears in the worksheet.
- What you can do next: You can continue by choosing a subtype or adjusting the chart position and size.
Tips While Using
- Prepare at least one category column and one value column before insertion.
- A line chart is more suitable for showing trends than for emphasizing absolute differences between categories.
2. Choose a Line Chart Subtype
Entry: Insert → Chart → Line Chart subtype
- Select the cell range that contains your data.
- Click Insert and open the Line Chart options.
- Select the subtype you need, such as line chart, stacked line chart, or 100% stacked line chart.
- Confirm the choice to generate the chart in that style.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The inserted chart matches the selected subtype.
- What you can do next: You can continue moving the chart or adjusting the visible layout.
Tips While Using
- Different subtypes fit different presentation goals, so confirm whether you need cumulative or percentage-based display before choosing one.
3. Adjust Chart Position and Size
Entry: Select the inserted line chart
- Click the inserted line chart in the worksheet.
- Drag the chart to a suitable position.
- Drag the border handles to resize the chart.
- Check whether the chart still shows the data trend clearly.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The chart position and size are updated.
- What you can do next: You can continue editing the spreadsheet data or keep the current chart layout.
Tips While Using
- Avoid resizing the chart so much that the line or axes become hard to read.
- For multi-series charts, leave enough space for clear display.