How to Use WPS Line Chart on Windows

Use WPS Line Chart through 4 how-to topics, including inserting a chart, choosing a subtype, generating the chart, and adjusting its layout; pick a topic from the index and follow the entry path and steps.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Insert a line chart

Entry path: Insert tab → Chart → Line Chart

1. Select the cell range that contains your data.
2. Make sure the selected range includes category labels and numeric values.
3. Click the Insert tab.
4. Choose Line Chart from the chart entry.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The line chart insertion flow opens.
• Next action available: You can continue to choose a specific line chart subtype.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Selecting only value columns without category labels may affect the horizontal axis display.
• Environment note: It is easier to insert the chart after organizing a continuous data range.

2. Choose a line chart subtype

Entry path: The chart type panel after opening the line chart entry

1. Open the list of line chart types.
2. Review the available line chart subtypes.
3. Choose a subtype such as Line, Stacked Line, or 100% Stacked Line based on your display needs.
4. Confirm the selected subtype and continue.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: A specific line chart style is selected.
• Next action available: You can generate the chart with the selected style.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Not distinguishing between a standard line chart and a stacked line chart can change the focus of the result.

3. Generate the line chart automatically

Entry path: Automatic generation after data and chart type are confirmed

1. Finish selecting the data range and chart type.
2. Wait for the line chart to appear in the current worksheet.
3. Check whether the horizontal categories and value series are displayed correctly.
4. If you have multiple series, confirm that each line is shown.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: A line chart appears in the worksheet.
• Next action available: You can move, resize, or use the chart in a report or presentation.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: An incomplete data range can cause missing series or incomplete axis labels.

4. Adjust chart position and size

Entry path: Select the generated line chart and drag it directly

1. Click the generated line chart to select it.
2. Drag the chart to a suitable position.
3. Drag the border handles to resize the chart.
4. Check the layout between the chart and worksheet content, then place it where it is easy to read.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The chart position and size are updated.
• Next action available: You can continue editing the worksheet or use it for printing, presenting, or reporting.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Placing the chart over important data can make the original worksheet harder to read.