How to Use WPS Matrix Bubble Chart on macOS

Use Matrix Bubble Chart with 4 how-to topics, including adding the component, editing or exporting the chart, configuring chart data, and setting chart style; use the index below to jump to each task.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Add a Matrix Bubble Chart component to a dashboard

Entry: Dashboard interface → "+ Add Component" → Chart → "Matrix Bubble Chart"

1. Open the dashboard interface.
2. Click "+ Add Component" in the upper-left area.
3. In the component panel, find "Matrix Bubble Chart" under the Chart category.
4. Click the icon to generate a default Matrix Bubble Chart component.
5. Click the component to enter edit mode and continue with data setup.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: A new Matrix Bubble Chart component appears in the dashboard.
• Next action available: You can open the editing panel and continue with data and style settings.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you are not in the dashboard page, you may not see the "+ Add Component" entry.
• Environment note: The current page must support adding chart components.

2. Edit or export the chart

Entry: Click the added chart → top-right "..." icon

1. Click the added Matrix Bubble Chart.
2. Click the top-right "..." icon to open the menu.
3. Select "Configure" to update chart data or style settings.
4. Select "Copy" to duplicate the current chart.
5. Select "Copy as Picture" to copy the chart as an image.
6. Select "Export as Picture" to save the chart as an image file.
7. If you no longer need the chart, select "Delete".

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The top-right menu opens and shows the available actions.
• Next action available: You can configure, copy, export, or delete the chart.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the chart is not selected first, the related menu actions may not appear.
• Environment note: Exporting an image requires the current environment to allow saving or copying the result.

3. Configure chart data

Entry: Matrix Bubble Chart editing panel → "Type & Data" tab

1. Open the Matrix Bubble Chart editing panel.
2. Switch to the "Type & Data" tab.
3. In "Data Source," select the table you want to use.
4. Click "Data Filter" to set the data range or filter conditions.
5. In "Dimension (X-axis)," select the horizontal-axis field.
6. In "Dimension (Y-axis)," select the vertical-axis field.
7. In "Bubble Size," select the field that controls bubble size.
8. Show or hide fields under the detail display settings as needed.
9. Review the preview pane on the left, then click "OK" to apply the settings.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The preview pane updates as you change the field settings.
• Next action available: After you click "OK," the chart displays the updated data configuration.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the X-axis, Y-axis, or bubble size field is not chosen appropriately, the chart may be harder to interpret.
• Environment note: You need an available data table and usable fields.

4. Set chart style

Entry: Matrix Bubble Chart editing panel → "Chart Style" tab

1. Open the Matrix Bubble Chart editing panel.
2. Switch to the "Chart Style" tab.
3. In "Theme Color," choose a preset color scheme.
4. Expand "Series Color" and customize each series color as needed.
5. Expand "Chart Elements" to set display units, number format, bubble size, and related display options.
6. Review the preview pane on the left.
7. Click "OK" to apply the style settings.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The chart colors and element display update according to your settings.
• Next action available: You can continue exporting the chart or return to the dashboard to review the result.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If colors are too similar, different series may be harder to distinguish.
• Environment note: Style adjustments depend on the chart already having visible data.