WPS Bar Chart on macOS FAQ

Last updated:July 22, 2026

When using WPS Bar Chart, common questions usually focus on chart type selection, sorting, stacked display, and image export; this FAQ includes 4 common questions and a glossary.

FAQ

What is the difference between a bar chart and a column chart?

  1. A bar chart displays data horizontally and works well when category names are long.
  2. A column chart displays data vertically and is often used for time-based or vertical comparisons.
  3. If you want category names to stay easier to read, a bar chart is usually the better choice.

How do I sort a bar chart by value?

  1. Open the Type & Data tab in the Bar Chart editing panel.
  2. Set Sort Basis to the value axis option.
  3. Set Sort Order to ascending or descending to change the display order by value.

Does Bar Chart support stacked display?

  1. Open the Type & Data tab.
  2. Choose the stacked chart type.
  3. Then set a grouping field to show multiple series within the same horizontal bar.

How do I export a bar chart as an image?

  1. Click the target bar chart component.
  2. Open the ... menu in the upper-right corner.
  3. Choose Copy as Image or Export as Image.
  4. Follow the prompts to copy or save the image.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Bar ChartA chart that uses horizontal bars to display category-based data, especially when labels are long.
DimensionThe field used to define the category axis, such as department, region, or project type.
ValueThe summarized result shown in the chart, such as record count or a calculated field value.
GroupingA setting that splits the same dimension into multiple series for comparison.