WPS Progress Chart on Windows helps you show goal completion in a dashboard; this guide covers 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
WPS Progress Chart is a dashboard component in WPS for Windows that displays goal completion as a percentage-based progress chart. It is useful for tracking task progress, KPI completion, and dashboard summaries.
Core capabilities include:
- Add a Progress Chart component from the dashboard component panel.
- Edit, copy, export as an image, or delete an existing chart.
- Configure the data source, data range, chart type, target value, current value, and sorting.
- Adjust chart style settings such as theme color, number format, and decimal places.
This feature fits project dashboards, KPI tracking, team reports, and progress review scenarios.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | Internet access is needed for download, sign-in, or synced data; local editing of already opened content has no strict requirement |
| Other | Access to dashboard editing and chart configuration is required |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office, enter a dashboard, and confirm that Progress Chart is available under "+ Add Component" |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Adds a Progress Chart component to a dashboard, with bar, semi-ring, and ring styles plus settings for target value, current value, sorting, and style. | Excel supports doughnut charts for showing parts of a whole, with options such as data labels, slice rotation, and doughnut hole size. | Google Sheets provides gauge charts to show numeric values or measurements within a range and track progress toward a goal. | Notion chart view supports donut, bar, line, and number charts for visualizing database data and tracking progress. | Adobe Acrobat Sign provides agreement report charts for completion rates, trends, and workflow performance in a reporting context. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS provides a dashboard-ready progress component with one workflow for adding, configuring, styling, and exporting the chart. | Compared with WPS: Excel uses general chart tools rather than a dedicated dashboard progress component. | Compared with WPS: Sheets focuses on gauge-style progress displays instead of a dashboard component workflow. | Compared with WPS: Free plans can try one chart, while broader chart use depends on a paid plan and database-based views. | Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses on agreement reporting rather than a native spreadsheet or dashboard progress chart component. |
| Official Source | — | Excel doughnut chart | Google Sheets gauge charts | Notion chart view | Adobe agreement reports |
Overall Conclusion
If you want to add and configure a progress display directly inside a Windows dashboard, WPS offers a more focused workflow. Other products provide related charting or reporting features, but their entry points and use cases differ from a dedicated dashboard progress component.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Need | How Progress Chart Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Project progress tracking | Project managers | Need a quick view of completion rates | Show current value against a target value |
| 2 | KPI progress display | Business teams | Need a clearer visual for reports | Use bar, semi-ring, or ring styles to present progress |
| 3 | Weekly dashboard review | Team leads | Need multiple indicators in one place | Add Progress Chart widgets and sort the displayed data |
| 4 | Report sharing | Analysts | Need chart output for presentations | Copy the chart as an image or export it as an image |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Progress Chart use | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic chart editing | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Advanced PDF tools and more advanced features | Partially limited | ✅ Available |
| Cloud storage and added membership benefits | Basic quota | Higher quota and more benefits |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to add and adjust Progress Chart in a dashboard | Free | The feature description shows no membership restriction for the main Progress Chart workflow |
| You also need broader office, PDF, or cloud benefits | WPS Premium | Better for users who want expanded office features and added membership benefits |
How to Subscribe
- Membership page: Subscribe to WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page