Donut Chart

In this article, we will explain how to create and customize a donut chart. So let's get started!

A donut chart is a type of pie chart that has a hole in the center. Like a pie chart, a donut chart visualizes data using pie slices of different sizes. The size of each pie slice represents the magnitude of the data it represents, and the pie slices are typically arranged in a circular fashion around the center hole.

Here is an example of a donut chart:

This donut chart shows the sales data for a company by region. The size of each pie slice represents the magnitude of the sales data for each region.

Sample data:

Region	Sales ($)
North America	50,000
Europe	75,000
Asia	100,000
South America	125,000
Africa	150,000

How-to build a donut chart?

1. Navigate to Add New Chart screen

2. Select data source

3. Select "Donut Chart" type from gallery

4. Configure and customize the chart to create the desired visualization.

Donut chart configuration:

1) The configuration shown illustrates how to map the sales on the Slice Values and the Regions on the Slice Labels in order to generate the donut chart.

2) To customize the appearance of an area chart, follow these steps:

1. Click on the "Customize" tab

2. Go to "Pie" accordion to select the desired options

3. Select the desired customization options, such as slice border color, slice value (percent, value, or other) text formatting, slide angels, and more

This allows you to tailor the appearance of the chart to your specific needs and preferences. You can customize a variety of options to create a chart that effectively communicates your data and insights.

Donut charts are often used to visualize data that is organized into categories or groups. They are particularly useful for showing the relative proportions of different data points and for highlighting trends and patterns in the data.

There are a few useful tips to keep in mind when using Donut charts:

1. Make sure to clearly label the chart and include a descriptive title.

2. Use a clear and readable font for the labels and axis ticks to make it easier for readers to understand the chart.

3. Use colors and patterns effectively to differentiate between the different categories and to make the chart more visually appealing.

4. Use tooltips or data labels to provide more detailed information about specific data points.

There are a few situations where a Donut chart may not be the best choice:

1. If you have a large number of categories, a donut chart may not be the most effective way to visualize the data. In this case, you may want to consider using a bar chart or a stacked bar chart instead.

2. If you want to show continuous trends over time, a donut chart may not be the most appropriate choice.

Donut chart customization options:

Infinity offers many customization options for your chart. To access these options, click on the customize tab in the chart builder screen. This will display a list of customization options.

Here is a list of notable customization options for the line chart.

Feature	Description
Aggregation	To create an aggregation, click on the data series chip in the data mapping section and choose the desired aggregation. There are various aggregation options available based on the data type.
Renaming the Data Series	To rename a data series, click on the data series chip in the data mapping section. A pop-up will appear, allowing you to change the name and any aggregation options.
Series	To change the colors of each of the pie sections: Click on the customization tab. Click on the series. Select the series. Add/Change colors and set other options.
Chart Background	To change the chart background, follow these steps: Click on the customization tab. Click on the chart background. Proceed to selecting the desired color.
Padding and Zoom	To change the padding and zoom, follow these steps: Click on the customization tab. Click on the padding and zoom accordion. Proceed to customize the padding and zoom attributes for your chart.
Legend	To customize the legend, follow these steps: Click on the customization tab. Click on the legend accordion. The platform offers four legend options: top, bottom, right, or none. You can also configure the legend font here.