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Creating interactive charts in WPS Spreadsheet enhances data visualization by allowing users to explore information dynamically, making reports more engaging and insightful.

Where traditional charts are one-size-fits-all, interactive versions adjust instantly to user-driven changes, eliminating the need to create separate graphs or rely on third-party software.

Before creating any chart, ensure your data is structured as a proper table, with clearly named columns and consistent data types.

Make sure your data range is selected, then proceed to the Insert ribbon section to access charting options.

Choose from a variety of chart types such as bar, line, pie, area, radar, or bubble charts, depending on the nature of your data and the story you wish to tell.

To fine-tune your chart, right-click the chart object and click Chart Tools to reveal formatting and design settings.

Look for features like data labels, trendlines, and axis formatting to improve clarity and presentation.

To add interactivity, utilize WPS Spreadsheet’s built-in slicers or form controls.

Slicers streamline data filtering in pivot charts, allowing users to toggle categories or time periods with visual buttons.

To insert a slicer, first convert your data range into a pivot table by selecting the data and choosing Insert Pivot Table.

Once the pivot table is created, insert a pivot chart from it.

Navigate to the PivotTable Analyze ribbon and locate the Insert Slicer button.

Specify the field for filtering—like Salesperson, Month, or Category—and WPS will auto-generate an interactive button bar that instantly updates the chart upon selection.

For more advanced interaction, use form controls such as scroll bars or dropdown lists.

Form controls are accessible through the Developer section of the ribbon.

If the Developer tab is missing, activate it via File > Options > Customize Ribbon.

To add a scroll bar, go to Insert > Form Controls > Scroll Bar.

Position the scroll bar on your sheet, then right-click and choose Format Control to link it to a cell.

This linked cell captures the numeric output of the scroll bar, reflecting user input instantly.

Use this linked cell in an INDEX or OFFSET function to dynamically adjust the data range used by your chart.

When the slider is adjusted, the chart instantly redraws using the newly defined data range.

To implement a dropdown, leverage the Data Validation feature under the Data tab.

Pick a target cell, open Data > Data Validation, set Allow to List, and enter the range of valid options in the Source field.

Link this cell to a formula that filters your data dynamically—for instance, using a combination of IF, FILTER, or VLOOKUP functions depending on your version of WPS Spreadsheet.

Set the chart’s data range to reference the formula-driven cell range so it updates when the dropdown changes.

It is important to test your interactive elements thoroughly.

Click through all possible combinations of filters and controls to ensure the chart updates correctly and without errors.

Design with the end-user in mind—use clear labels, group controls near the chart, avoid visual overload, and maintain consistent styling.

Always save in XLSX format and advise users to open the file with WPS Spreadsheet 2021+ or Microsoft Excel 2019+ to ensure full functionality.

As some interactive features may not display properly in older or basic viewers.

By combining slicers, controls, and smart formulas, your visuals become interactive instruments that enable users to explore data independently.