How to Use WPS Line Chart on Windows

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How-to Guide

1. Create a line chart

Entry path: Dashboard interface → + Add Component → Chart → Line Chart

1. Open the dashboard interface.
2. Click + Add Component in the upper-left area.
3. In the component panel, find Line Chart under the Chart category.
4. Click Line Chart to insert a default chart component.
5. Click the chart to enter editing mode and continue with data setup.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: A new line chart component appears in the dashboard.
• Next action available: You can continue to configure data and style settings.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you choose the wrong chart under the Chart category, a different chart type may be inserted.
• Environment note: If the dashboard or data source has not finished loading, the preview may not display normally for a short time.

2. Open the chart menu

Entry path: Click the added chart → ... in the upper-right corner

1. Click the line chart component in the dashboard.
2. Click the ... icon in the upper-right corner of the component.
3. Review the available actions in the drop-down menu.
4. Select Configure, Copy, Copy as Image, Export as Image, or Delete as needed.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The drop-down menu opens successfully.
• Next action available: You can continue to configure, copy, export, or delete the chart.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the chart is not selected first, the correct menu actions may not appear.

3. Configure type and data

Entry path: Line chart editing panel → Type & Data tab

1. Open the line chart editing panel.
2. Select the data table you want to use in Data Source.
3. Click Data Filter to set the data range.
4. Choose a date field or ordered field in Dimension (X-axis).
5. Select a regular or stacked line style in Type.
6. Choose Count Records or a specified field in Metric (Y-axis).
7. Set Group By, Sort By, Sort Order, and visible detail fields as needed.
8. Preview the result and click OK to apply the settings.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The preview pane shows the updated line chart.
• Next action available: After you click OK, the chart displays according to the selected data rules.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the X-axis field does not have a meaningful order, the trend may be hard to read.
• Environment note: If field permissions are limited, some fields may not be available for selection.

4. Adjust chart style

Entry path: Line chart editing panel → Chart Style tab

1. Open the line chart editing panel and switch to Chart Style.
2. Choose a preset color scheme in Theme Color.
3. Change the line effect in Effect.
4. Expand Series Color to customize each data series color.
5. Expand Chart Elements to set the title, legend, data labels, and related items.
6. Preview the result and click OK to save the style settings.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The preview area shows the updated colors and style.
• Next action available: The chart is ready for display, copying, or export.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If multiple series use very similar colors, the legend becomes harder to distinguish.

5. Copy or export the chart

Entry path: Click the chart → ... in the upper-right corner

1. Select the line chart you want to output.
2. Click the ... icon in the upper-right corner to open the menu.
3. Select Copy to create a duplicate in the current dashboard, or choose Copy as Image or Export as Image.
4. Follow the prompts to finish the copy or export action.
5. Insert the exported image into a report, presentation, or other materials as needed.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: A duplicate chart appears, or an image file is generated successfully.
• Next action available: The image can be used for sharing, reporting, or archiving.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you export before confirming the final style, you may need to export again.