WPS Stock Price Chart is a spreadsheet chart feature for visualizing open, high, low, and close values and other range-based data; it includes 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 3 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 3 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
| Version limit | None specified | Check the current client interface for the chart entry |
About This Feature
Overview
Stock Price Chart is one of the chart types in WPS Spreadsheet. It is used to display open, high, low, and close values in financial data, and it can also be used for other datasets with upper and lower ranges.
Core tasks include:
- Insert a stock price chart: Open the chart tools from the Insert tab and choose Stock Price Chart.
- Choose a chart subtype: Select a subtype such as high-low-close, open-high-low-close, or volume-related layouts based on your data.
- Visualize range changes: Use the chart for continuous time-series data, price movement, and range comparison.
This feature is suitable for stock review, commodity price tracking, exchange-rate changes, temperature ranges, and other scenarios where table data needs a clearer visual summary.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended |
| Network | No mandatory internet connection is required for inserting or editing local charts; internet access is needed for download and installation |
| Other | Prepare worksheet data with category labels and numeric values |
Source: WPS system requirements
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation method | Download the Windows installer and complete setup by following the on-screen prompts |
| Post-install check | Open WPS Spreadsheet, go to the Insert tab, and confirm that Stock Price Chart appears in the chart options |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports inserting a stock price chart in a spreadsheet to display open, high, low, close, and other range-based data, with selectable subtypes. | Excel provides stock charts including High-Low-Close, Open-High-Low-Close, Volume-High-Low-Close, and Volume-Open-High-Low-Close, with data arranged in a required order. | Google Sheets provides candlestick charts for high, open, close, and low values, with chart editor options for styling and axes. | Notion chart view supports bar, line, donut, and number charts for databases, but it does not provide a native OHLC stock chart type. | Acrobat focuses on converting existing Excel spreadsheets, charts, and graphs to PDF rather than creating native spreadsheet stock charts. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: You can insert a stock price chart directly inside the spreadsheet workspace. Distinct: The feature is available for regular chart creation without a membership requirement in this workflow. | Compared with WPS: Excel offers native stock charts too, but its official guidance emphasizes strict data order for each stock chart type. | Compared with WPS: Google Sheets offers a similar candlestick chart, but its documented column order differs from the common OHLC sequence used in WPS and Excel. | Compared with WPS: Notion is more suitable for database-based chart summaries than direct spreadsheet stock chart creation. | Compared with WPS: Acrobat is more suitable for sharing spreadsheet output as PDF than authoring stock charts inside a spreadsheet grid. |
| Official Source | — | Available chart types in Excel | Candlestick charts in Google Sheets | Chart view in Notion | Convert Excel files to PDF in Acrobat |
Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to create and adjust stock-style charts directly in a spreadsheet, WPS, Excel, and Google Sheets are the closest matches. Notion is more suitable for database visualization, while Adobe Acrobat is more suitable for exporting and sharing finished spreadsheet content.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main need | How the feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stock price review | Investment and analysis users | Review daily price ranges clearly | Use a stock price chart to display open, high, low, and close values |
| 2 | Commodity price tracking | Operations and purchasing users | Compare periodic price changes visually | Show date-based price ranges in one chart |
| 3 | Exchange-rate records | Finance and trade users | Compare fluctuating values more quickly | Turn exchange-rate data into a range chart |
| 4 | Temperature range display | Education and research users | Present high-low data more clearly | Use the chart to show daily temperature ranges |
| 5 | Continuous range analysis | General office users | Find a suitable chart for range-based data | Convert worksheet values into a visual chart quickly |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation core apps | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Stock price chart insertion and basic use | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Some advanced PDF and extended tools | Partially limited | ✅ More advanced tools available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB or more depending on the plan shown on the page |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Create stock price charts and review range data in daily work | Free plan | The stock price chart feature can be used directly for regular spreadsheet chart work |
| Need more PDF tools, cloud storage, or broader subscription benefits | WPS Premium | Suitable for users who need extended office features on an ongoing basis |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
- To compare current subscription options, open the pricing page and review the listed benefits.
Source: WPS Office pricing page