WPS Matrix Bubble Chart is a dashboard chart feature for multi-dimensional data analysis on Windows; 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 How-to Index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the How-to Index |
About This Feature
Overview
Matrix Bubble Chart is a built-in dashboard chart feature in WPS Office for Windows. It helps you show multi-dimensional data relationships through the X axis, Y axis, and bubble size in one view. It is useful when you want to compare distribution, correlation, and relative scale in a single chart.
Core capabilities include:
- Add a matrix bubble chart: Insert the default chart component from the dashboard chart list.
- Edit and export the chart: Open configuration options, copy the chart, copy it as an image, export it as an image, or delete it.
- Configure chart data: Set the data source, data range, X axis, Y axis, bubble size, and detail fields.
- Adjust chart style: Change theme colors, series colors, and chart elements.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended |
| Network | No mandatory connection is required for local chart editing; downloading, signing in, or cloud-related actions require internet access |
| Other | You need access to the dashboard and related data tables, and it is helpful to prepare usable data fields in advance |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office, enter the dashboard, and confirm that Matrix Bubble Chart is available in the Add Component area |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Add a matrix bubble chart in a dashboard, then set the data source, data range, X/Y dimensions, bubble size, style options, and image export. | Excel supports bubble charts with X, Y, and Z values, and can display them in 2-D or with a 3-D effect. | Google Sheets supports bubble charts with label, X-axis, Y-axis, series, and bubble-size columns. | Notion charts are database views with bar, line, donut, and number charts, but no native bubble chart type is listed. | Acrobat Desktop Help focuses on PDF creation, editing, conversion, and organization rather than spreadsheet bubble charts. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS places chart insertion, data setup, style adjustment, and image export in one dashboard workflow. Distinct: It fits dashboard-based reporting for multi-dimensional business data. | Compared with WPS: Excel documentation focuses on worksheet-based bubble chart creation and data arrangement. | Compared with WPS: Google Sheets focuses on online spreadsheet chart setup and column-based chart formatting. | Compared with WPS: Notion is centered on database views and lightweight chart summaries instead of bubble-chart analysis. | Compared with WPS: Adobe Acrobat is positioned around PDF workflows rather than dashboard chart analysis. |
| Official Source | — | Excel bubble chart | Google Sheets bubble chart | Notion chart view | Acrobat Desktop Help |
Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to present multi-dimensional data inside a dashboard and continue refining the visual result in the same workspace, WPS Matrix Bubble Chart is closer to that workflow. Excel and Google Sheets are more centered on spreadsheet-based bubble chart creation, while Notion and Adobe focus on database views and PDF tasks respectively.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Need | How Matrix Bubble Chart Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sales region analysis | Sales managers, operations teams | Compare regional performance, sales, and potential at the same time | Use X/Y dimensions and bubble size to show regional differences |
| 2 | Product portfolio review | Product managers, business analysts | Review several indicators in one chart | Show multiple key metrics in one matrix bubble chart |
| 3 | Dashboard reporting | Managers, report creators | Add a more visual multi-dimensional chart to a dashboard | Insert the chart into a dashboard and adjust its style consistently |
| 4 | Filtered data presentation | Data analysts | Reduce clutter when the source data is large | Narrow the data range before generating the chart |
| 5 | Image-based sharing | Team collaborators | Reuse chart results in reports or discussions | Copy the chart as an image or export it as an image |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic use of Matrix Bubble Chart | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic chart configuration | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| More advanced office and PDF features | Some items may be limited or not included, depending on the pricing page | Includes more advanced features |
| Cloud storage and added benefits | Basic quota | Higher quota and more added benefits |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Routine dashboard creation and basic chart analysis | Free | The feature description shows no membership restriction for Matrix Bubble Chart |
| Broader office, PDF, or added-benefit needs | WPS Premium | Better for users who also need a wider set of office features and extra benefits |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership page: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page