Categories stay readable
Use short labels and a consistent measure.
Original editable file
Bar chart
Turn category values into a clear bar chart in WPS Spreadsheets. The original workbook includes a small source table and a chart you can update with your own data.
Download WPS OfficeFor Windows · WPS Office app
Original XLSX starter included. Edit in WPS Spreadsheets; advanced feature availability varies by version and platform.
See how it works
An editable starting pointSpreadsheets
File formats
XLSXPDF
Edit in WPS Office. Save a copy to share.Original editable file
Download the starter file
Original bar chart workbook with illustrative data and editing instructions.
This editable sample is in English. Open it in WPS Office and replace the example content with your own. The starter file is separate from the WPS app download.
About this workflow
Compare categories with an editable chart
Use WPS Spreadsheets to work on the file, review the details and save the result in a suitable format.
A fair baseline
Compare bar lengths from zero.
Live source values
Edit the table and keep the chart tied to the data.
Using WPS Office
How to get started
Install WPS Office, then follow these steps in the app. This webpage does not edit or convert your files.
Choose one measureState the unit and period for the comparison.
WPS Office
Documents, spreadsheets, presentations and PDFs
Work with your everyday office files in one app. Keep an editable source file and choose the sharing format your audience needs.
Explore this WPS capabilityWWPS WriterDocuments and drafts
SWPS SpreadsheetsNumbers and plans
PWPS PresentationSlides and stories
PDFPDFReview and sharing
Help and information
Frequently asked questions
This page downloads WPS Office. Features vary by platform, version and plan.
Should I use a line chart for these categories?
Use a line when the order represents a sequence such as time. Use bars for ordinary category comparisons.
What is included in the bar chart starter?
An original editable XLSX example with channel, orders and task instructions. Order counts are illustrative. The chart compares counts from one example period.
Where do I edit the workbook?
Download the starter and open it in WPS Spreadsheets. Editing happens in the app; this page does not process or upload your workbook. Save an XLSX copy to keep working, or export a reviewed view as PDF.
What happens when I select the download button?
On Windows or macOS, WPS starts the app download. On Linux, copy the installation command or choose a manual package. On iPhone, iPad, Android or Chromebook, continue to the appropriate app store. This page does not upload, convert or edit your files.
Start with WPS Office
Download WPS Office
Download WPS OfficeGet WPS Office for Windows.
Original XLSX starter included. Edit in WPS Spreadsheets; advanced feature availability varies by version and platform.