WPS Gantt Chart Configuration on Windows: Introduction

WPS Gantt Chart Configuration is a display setup feature for the Gantt view in WPS on Windows; it includes 2 core tasks, with 2 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	2	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	2	Matches the number of Free rows in the index
Membership-related items	0	Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index

About This Feature

Overview

Gantt Chart Configuration helps you set the date fields and timeline color used in a Gantt view, so task schedules can be shown on a visual timeline.

Core capabilities include:

Set the start date field and end date field to define the beginning and end of each task bar.
Set the timeline color by choosing a custom color or following the field color.

This feature is useful for project scheduling, task tracking, milestone review, and timeline-based status display in the same view.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Windows PC that can run WPS Office normally
App version	It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office
Network	No mandatory requirement for local files; an internet connection is recommended for sign-in, sync, or collaboration
Other	Open a Gantt view in Bitable and make sure selectable date fields already exist in the table

Download & Installation

Before using Gantt Chart Configuration, install WPS Office on your Windows device.

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Check after installation	Launch WPS Office, open Bitable, switch to a Gantt view, and confirm that the Gantt Chart Configuration entry is visible in the top toolbar

Source: WPS Download Center

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	In the Gantt view, WPS lets you set the start date field, end date field, and timeline color, including a custom color or a field-based color mode.	Microsoft Project lets users customize timeline colors, date display, start and finish dates, and timescale settings.	Google Sheets officially highlights collaborative spreadsheets, templates, comments, tasks, and version history, but its official product page does not describe a native Gantt configuration panel.	Notion Timeline view supports date-based plotting, switching the date property used by the timeline, changing the timeframe, and showing or hiding properties.	Adobe Workfront Timeline view requires at least two date fields and supports timeline display, timeframe changes, and drag-based date updates.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: WPS combines date-field mapping and timeline color setup in one panel. Distinct: the entry is placed in the top toolbar of the current Gantt view for quick display changes.	Compared with WPS: Microsoft Project offers broader timeline formatting and timescale controls, but its official guidance is centered on dedicated project management workflows.	Compared with WPS: Google Sheets focuses more on general spreadsheet collaboration, and the official page does not describe a native Gantt configuration entry.	Compared with WPS: Notion supports switching plotted date properties and conditional color in timeline views, but the setup is tied to database view settings.	Compared with WPS: Adobe supports timeline planning and direct date adjustments, but the workflow is tied to Workfront Planning access and record-based planning views.
Official Source	—	Change the appearance of a timeline in Project Web App; Change the timescale in a Project view in Project desktop	Google Sheets product page	Timeline view; Database properties	Manage the timeline view

Overall Conclusion
WPS keeps Gantt Chart Configuration focused on the current view, especially date-field mapping and timeline color setup. For users who need a fast way to adjust how a Gantt view looks inside a spreadsheet-style workspace, this workflow is straightforward, while other products place more emphasis on broader project management or database planning systems.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main issue	How this feature helps
1	Project schedule display	Project managers	Start and end dates are not easy to review visually	Set the start and end date fields to build a clear timeline
2	Task status distinction	Team leads	Different task stages are hard to identify quickly	Use a custom color or field-based color to separate task bars
3	Milestone review	Operations and delivery teams	Key nodes are not easy to spot on a schedule	Show milestone timing through unified date fields in the Gantt view
4	Parallel task tracking	Collaborative teams	Overlapping tasks are easy to confuse	Review date ranges and colors in one timeline view
5	View optimization for reporting	Presenters and coordinators	The current view is not clear enough during review	Adjust date fields and timeline colors quickly in one panel

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free users	WPS Premium
Basic Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation features	✅ Available	✅ Available
Date-field and timeline-color setup in Gantt Chart Configuration	✅ Available	✅ Available
Advanced PDF tools, more cloud storage, and some advanced features	Partially limited	✅ More items available
AI and some advanced services	Partially limited	✅ More items available

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended plan	Why
Viewing Gantt views and handling basic schedule setup	Free	This feature itself does not require membership for normal use
Needing more PDF tools, cloud storage, or broader advanced office features	WPS Premium	Suitable for users who want expanded office capabilities beyond this feature

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