Spreadsheet Format

Each row represents a pie slice. 

 Column 1Column 2
Data Typeplain textnumber
Contents

The label for the pie slice

Note:

  • This label will appear when the viewer hovers their cursor over a slice

The numerical value of the pie slice

Note:

  • Visualizations uses this column to calculate the percentage for each slice

Customization Options

Go to Common Customization Options for more options.

3D Chart?

choose whether you want your pie chart to look flat or 3D

  • "False" makes the chart look flat
  • "True" makes the chart look 3D
Pie hole size

choose whether you want your pie chart to look like a circle or a bagel

  • type a number between 0 and 1 into the textbox
  • numbers closer to 1 will create a larger hole; if you do not want a hole, type in 0
Minimum visible slice 

sets the size of the smallest visible piece of pie chart

  • the default setting is 0.001
  • type in a number between 0 and 1
  • for example, if you type in .5, slices less than 50% of the pie will not appear
Pie slice text information

choose the label you want to display on your pie slices

  • "Percentage": the pie slice shows its percentage of the whole
  • "Label": the pie slice shows the label you assigned it in the spreadsheet
  • "Value": the pie slice shows the number you assigned it in the spreadsheet
  • "None": no text shows on the slice
Pie slice text settings

choose how you want your font to appear in the pie chart

  • Click inside the textbox to show a dialogue box
Font family

sets the font of the text

  • Use web-safe fonts: these fonts are installed on most browsers
  • Web-safe fonts include Arial, Arial Black, Courier New, Tahoma, Times New Roman, Verdana, and others 
Font size

sets the size of the text

  • Enter a size as small as 1; the default size is 12
Font color

sets the color of the text

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