How to Use WPS Pie Chart on macOS

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How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Add a pie chart component to a dashboard

Entry: Dashboard interface → "+ Add Component" → Chart → "Pie Chart"

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

Success Criteria

• Interface result: A new pie chart component appears in the dashboard.
• Next action available: You can open the editing panel and continue configuring data and style.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you are not inside a dashboard page, the Add Component entry may not appear.
• Environment note: The current dashboard must support chart components.

2. Edit or export a chart

Entry: Select an existing chart → the "..." icon in the upper-right corner

1. Select the pie chart that has already been added to the dashboard.
2. Click the "..." icon in the upper-right corner of the chart.
3. Choose Configure, Copy, Copy as Image, Export as Image, or Delete as needed.
4. To change chart content, select Configure.
5. To output the chart for reuse, select Copy as Image or Export as Image.

Success Criteria

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

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the chart is not selected first, the menu may not appear.
• Environment note: When exporting an image, make sure your device has an available save location.

3. Set chart type and data

Entry: Pie Chart editing panel → "Type and Data" tab

1. Open the editing panel for the pie chart.
2. In Data Source, choose the table you want to use.
3. Click Data Filter to set the data range or filter conditions.
4. In Slice Grouping, choose the field used for category grouping.
5. In Type, choose Pie Chart or Doughnut Chart.
6. In Slice Value, choose Count Total Records or Count a Specific Field.
7. Set Sort By and Sort Order as needed.
8. Review the preview on the left, then click OK to apply the settings.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The preview updates as you change the settings.
• Next action available: After you click OK, the chart displays according to the selected data rules.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the grouping field is not selected correctly, the category result may not match your expectation.
• Environment note: The data table needs fields that can be used for grouping and calculation.

4. Adjust chart style

Entry: Pie Chart editing panel → "Chart Style" tab

1. Open the pie chart editing panel and switch to Chart Style.
2. In Theme Color, choose a preset color scheme.
3. Expand Series Color to customize colors for each data series.
4. In Chart Elements, set label content, legend display, and related options.
5. Review the preview on the left.
6. Click OK to save the style settings.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The chart colors, labels, or legend display change accordingly.
• Next action available: After saving, you can export the chart as an image or return to the dashboard.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you close the panel without clicking OK, the style changes may not be applied.
• Environment note: Available label content can vary with the chart configuration and data structure.