


(You will see multiple “handles” around this slice.) Click on the border of the slice and drag it away from the Pie. After a short pause, select the slice that you want to “explode” to choose it. To “explode” a pie slice, first select the Series “Total” – the Pie.Select the Plot Area and drag the sizing handles to enlarge it.On the Data Labels tab, select Percentage and Category Names. Select the Chart Series “Total” – the Pie – and format it.Format the “Plot Area.” Remove the Border and change the Background to White.Select the Chart Element and then click the Format Chart Element Icon on the toolbar.

Use the Drop-Down menu on the Chart Toolbar to become familiar with each Chart Element.(If your chart is on its own worksheet, select that worksheet tab.) Select the chart first so that you can format it.Here are the steps to follow in this Excel Video Lesson: In this video I will demonstrate how to format your Pie Chart – and “explode” it! The people who create charts want to create Pie Charts and they want to “Explode” slices of the pie. Pie Charts are not always the best chart to use to tell your story. Pie Charts are the most popular charts – to create.
