WPS Matrix Bubble Chart is a dashboard chart component on macOS for showing multi-dimensional data through bubble position and size; it includes 4 core tasks, with 4 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 4 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 4 | 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
Matrix Bubble Chart in WPS Office for macOS is a dashboard chart feature for showing X-axis, Y-axis, and bubble-size relationships in one view. After you add the component, you can continue with data setup, style adjustments, and chart copy or image export tasks.
Core tasks include:
- Add a Matrix Bubble Chart component: Insert the default chart from the dashboard chart category.
- Configure chart data: Set the data source, data range, X-axis, Y-axis, and bubble size fields.
- Adjust chart style: Set theme colors, series colors, and chart element display options.
- Edit and export the chart: Reconfigure, copy, copy as picture, export as picture, or delete the chart.
This feature fits business dashboards, operations analysis, project reviews, and data reporting. It helps you compare multiple metrics in one chart and reduces the need to switch between separate visualizations. A practical advantage is the focused dashboard workflow, where data settings and style settings are available in clear panels with live preview.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A macOS device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac |
| Network | An internet connection is needed for download, sign-in, and some online data scenarios |
| Other | You need an editable dashboard and an available data table to configure the chart |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install check | Open WPS Office → open a dashboard → click "+ Add Component" and confirm that Matrix Bubble Chart is available |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Add a Matrix Bubble Chart in a dashboard, then configure the data source, data range, X-axis, Y-axis, bubble size, detail fields, and style settings. The chart can also be copied or exported as an image. | Excel supports bubble charts that use x, y, and z values to show data relationships, and it can create 2-D or 3-D effect bubble charts. | Google Sheets supports bubble charts with label, X-axis, Y-axis, series name, and bubble size fields, plus chart customization options. | Notion provides chart views for databases, including bar, line, donut, and number charts, but it does not provide a matrix bubble chart. | Adobe Acrobat Sign provides report chart viewing with chart details and table views, including bar, line, and scatter-related report visuals, but not a spreadsheet-style matrix bubble chart. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: The full workflow stays inside the dashboard, from adding the chart to configuring data, adjusting style, and exporting an image. Distinct: The same editing panel supports preview while you apply settings. | Compared with WPS: Excel documentation focuses on worksheet-based bubble chart creation in a spreadsheet workflow. | Compared with WPS: Google Sheets also supports bubble charts, but its official workflow is centered on spreadsheet chart editing rather than a dashboard component flow. | Compared with WPS: Notion is oriented toward database chart views, with different chart types and axis configuration scope. | Compared with WPS: Adobe's official chart capability is oriented toward report viewing rather than dashboard chart building. |
| Official Source | — | Excel bubble chart | Google Sheets bubble chart | Notion chart view | Adobe report charts |
Overall Conclusion
If you want to add and maintain a multi-dimensional bubble chart directly inside a macOS dashboard, WPS provides a more centralized path. Excel and Google Sheets are strong choices for spreadsheet-based bubble chart work, while Notion and Adobe are better suited to their own database-view or report-view scenarios.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main challenge | How Matrix Bubble Chart helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sales distribution analysis | Sales managers | They need to compare regional performance, revenue, and customer scale at the same time | Use the X-axis, Y-axis, and bubble size to show multiple sales dimensions |
| 2 | Operations dashboard tracking | Operations teams | Many metrics are hard to compare in a simple view | Add a Matrix Bubble Chart to the dashboard to show key metrics together |
| 3 | Project priority evaluation | Project owners | It is difficult to compare impact, effort, and scale together | Map multiple fields into one visual distribution |
| 4 | Review and reporting | Analysts | They need chart output for presentations or reports | Use Copy as Picture or Export as Picture for quick output |
| 5 | Filtered data observation | Business teams | Dense data can make the chart hard to read | Narrow the data range or filter conditions before reviewing the chart |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Matrix Bubble Chart use | Available | Available |
| Basic PDF features | Available | Available |
| Advanced PDF tools and more advanced capabilities | Some pages or tools may be limited | More capabilities are available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB, with plan details shown on the pricing page |
| AI tools | Some capabilities are limited | More features and usage allowances are available |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to add and adjust Matrix Bubble Chart in a dashboard | Free | The feature itself is available without membership, so you can start directly |
| You also need more PDF tools, cloud storage, or AI features | WPS Premium | This is more suitable when you use broader advanced office capabilities together |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership page: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page