How to Make a Pie Chart in Excel

Creating a pie chart in Excel is a simple and effective way to visualize data. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to make a pie chart in Excel.

To start, go to the 'Insert' tab and click on 'Charts.' From there, select 'Doughnut Chart' to create a blank chart. This will be the foundation of your pie chart.

Once you have the doughnut chart, it's time to add data. Select the 'Value' column from your first data table and enter it into the chart. To do this, right-click on the chart and select 'Select Data.' In the 'Select Data' window, click on 'Legend Entries' and enter 'Category' in the name input bar.

Next, you'll want to customize the appearance of your pie chart. For example, you can add different colors to each slice of the pie by clicking on only that part of the chart and opening the 'Format Data Point' window. From there, select 'No Fill' to remove any background color from the slice.

Another way to customize your pie chart is to change the angle of the slices. To do this, right-click on the chart and select 'Format Data Series.' In the 'Format Data Series' window, enter 270° in the 'Angle of first slice' field and hit enter.

Finally, you can hide below half of the chart by clicking on only that part of the chart and opening the 'Format Data Point' window again. Select 'No Fill' to remove any background color from the hidden portion of the chart.

And that's it! With these simple steps, you can create a pie chart in Excel that effectively communicates your data.

How to make a pie chart in excel.