How to Copy and Rename Excel Charts for Monthly Reporting in WPS Office
Question details
The user needs to copy an Excel chart for monthly reports, rename each copied chart, and update the underlying data so each month's chart remains clearly labeled and current.
- Product
- WPS Office Spreadsheet
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Monthly reporting in a workbook where the same chart is reused for each new month.
- Observed behavior
- The user wants each monthly chart to have a distinct name and reflect the corresponding monthly data without recreating the chart from scratch.
Open the workbook in WPS Office Spreadsheet and confirm that the chart and its source data are on accessible sheets. If you plan to automate monthly updates, verify that the monthly data is structured consistently or stored in an Excel Table.
Copy and Rename a Chart for Each Month
Use this method when you need separate chart copies for individual months and want each chart to have a clear, descriptive name.
Click the chart you want to reuse, then press Ctrl+C.
Press Ctrl+V to paste the chart onto the same sheet or another monthly report sheet.
Select the pasted chart, go to Chart Format > Selection Pane, and type the new monthly chart name.
Right-click the chart and choose Select Data, then update the data range to the corresponding month's cells.
Create One Dynamic Chart That Updates with Monthly Data
Use this method for recurring monthly reports because the chart expands automatically when new monthly rows are added.
Create a Reusable Monthly Reporting Chart in WPS Office Spreadsheet
WPS Office Spreadsheet lets you copy, rename, and update Excel charts directly. You can also turn monthly data into an Excel Table so one chart updates automatically without recreating the workbook.
- 1. Open your workbook: Launch WPS Office and open the .xlsx workbook that contains the chart and monthly data.
- 2. Convert monthly data to a Table: Select the data range, go to Insert > Table, or press Ctrl+T.
- 3. Insert or select a chart: With the Table selected, go to Insert > Chart and choose the chart type, or click the existing chart.
- 4. Rename the chart in the Selection Pane: Go to Chart Format > Selection Pane, type the chart name, and press Enter.
- 5. Update monthly data: Add the new month's data to the Table. The chart updates automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I rename an Excel chart after copying it?
Select the copied chart, go to Chart Format > Selection Pane, or click the chart name in the Name Box, then type the new chart name and press Enter.
Why does my copied chart still show the old month's data?
A copied chart keeps the original source range by default. Right-click the chart and choose Select Data, then update the range to the new month's cells.
Can I make one chart update automatically for each new month?
Yes. Convert the source data to an Excel Table by selecting the range and pressing Ctrl+T, then create the chart from that Table. New rows added to the Table are included automatically.
Where is the Selection Pane in WPS Office Spreadsheet?
Select the chart, then go to Chart Format > Selection Pane. You can also use the Name Box next to the formula bar to rename the selected chart.
