Use WPS Progress Chart on Windows with 4 how-to topics, including 4 free topics and 0 membership-related items; start from the index below to jump to the steps you need.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Add a Progress Chart component | Free |
| 2 | 2. Edit or export a chart | Free |
| 3 | 3. Set chart type and data | Free |
| 4 | 4. Adjust chart style | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Add a Progress Chart component
Entry: Dashboard interface → "+ Add Component" → Other → "Progress Chart"
- Open the dashboard interface.
- Click the "+ Add Component" button in the upper-left area.
- In the component panel, find "Progress Chart" under the "Other" category.
- Click "Progress Chart" to generate a progress chart component automatically.
- Click the component to enter edit mode and continue with data setup.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: A new Progress Chart component appears in the dashboard.
- Next action available: You can open the edit panel to continue configuring data and style.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: If you do not check the "Other" category, you may miss the component entry.
- Environment note: You need to be in an editable dashboard.
2. Edit or export a chart
Entry: Click an existing chart → top-right "..." icon
- Click the Progress Chart that has already been added.
- Click the top-right "..." icon to open the menu.
- Choose "Configure," "Copy," "Copy as Image," "Export as Image," or "Delete" as needed.
- Finish the selected action.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The menu opens and shows the available actions.
- Next action available: You can reconfigure the chart or copy and export it as an image.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: If the chart is not selected first, the expected menu may not appear.
- Environment note: It is better to finish chart configuration before exporting or copying as an image.
3. Set chart type and data
Entry: Progress Chart edit panel → "Type and Data" tab
- Open the Progress Chart edit panel.
- Select the data table in "Data Source."
- Click "Data Filter" in "Data Range" to set filter conditions.
- Choose bar, semi-ring, or ring under "Chart Type."
- Set the target value and current value, and select fields as needed.
- Set the sort basis, sort order, and detail display fields if needed.
- Review the result in the preview pane on the left, then click "OK" to apply the settings.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The preview pane shows the updated Progress Chart.
- Next action available: After you click "OK," the chart displays the selected data and chart type.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: Incorrect target or current values can affect the displayed percentage.
- Environment note: An available data table is required as the data source.
4. Adjust chart style
Entry: Progress Chart edit panel → "Chart Style" tab
- Open the Progress Chart edit panel.
- Switch to the "Chart Style" tab.
- Choose a preset theme color, or use "More Colors" to adjust the color.
- Set the number format and unit.
- Set the number of decimal places.
- Confirm the result in the preview pane, then click "OK."
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The chart color, number format, and decimal places update based on your settings.
- Next action available: The chart is ready for display or image export.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: If you do not click "OK" after changing the style, the settings will not be applied.
- Environment note: It is usually easier to adjust style after the data setup is complete.