Guidelines on using a pie chart

This is a question that comes up from time to time regarding knowledge transfer in reports and presentations.

When should we use pie charts? Generally, don’t.

However, if you’re committed to pie charts, here’s a guide.

Figure 1. How often should I be using a pie chart?

How often should I be using a pie chart? A pie chart says: 1. if there's a small number of elements and a large margin of error, 2. if you're also using Comic Sans, 3. If you want to make your colleagues twitch with anxiety.

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