Find answers to 3 common question types about data format, suitable use cases, and chart display results.
FAQ
What data format does a stock price chart need?
- Prepare a data range that includes category labels and numeric values.
- Organize the data so it reflects opening, high, low, and closing values or a similar price-range structure.
- Check the data order before inserting the chart so the result is easier to read.
Can a stock price chart be used for data other than stocks?
- Yes. It can also be used for commodity prices, exchange-rate changes, temperature ranges, and other range-based datasets.
- If the data can express a high-low-open-close relationship or a similar range structure, a stock chart may be suitable.
- Choose the subtype that matches the meaning of your data for a clearer result.
How to make a stock price chart in WPS on macOS with the right data order?
- Prepare labels together with opening, high, low, and closing values in a clear order.
- Select the full data range before you open the stock chart options.
- If the chart looks unclear after insertion, review the data order and then adjust the chart position and size.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Stock Price Chart | A chart type used to show opening, high, low, and closing changes over a period of time. |
| Opening Price | The price at the beginning of a time period. |
| Closing Price | The price at the end of a time period. |
| High Price | The highest price reached during a time period. |
| Low Price | The lowest price reached during a time period. |