How to choose between pie or donut chart and customize colors, borders, and legends

Pie charts and donut charts represent exactly the same data — the difference is purely visual, with the donut leaving an empty space in the center. In Jestor, both formats are available with the same level of color, border, and legend customization.

The problem with having only one circular chart format

Having just one circular chart format available limits the visual preference of whoever is building the dashboard, even when both formats represent the same type of data.

Format: pie or donut, same underlying data.
Colors: automatically follow the selected field or the default palette.
Border between slices: can be shown or removed.
Percentage and legend: shown or hidden individually.

Chart element	Can be adjusted
Format	Pie or donut
Colors	Follow the selected field or the system default
Border, title, percentage, legend	Can be shown or hidden individually

How to customize a pie or donut chart in Jestor

Choose the format: pie or donut, in the chart settings.
Set the colors: automatic by selected field or the default palette.
Turn the border on or off: between the chart's slices.
Show or hide the percentage: over each slice.
Turn the legend on or off: for a cleaner or more detailed look.

How to configure it in Jestor: for a cleaner look, remove the border, title, and legend, leaving only the slices with percentage — useful on dashboards with many charts side by side.

Why choose Jestor for visual consistency between charts?

Having both formats with the same level of customization avoids the scenario of "this particular chart doesn't have the options the others do" — in Jestor, pie and donut share the same styling engine as the dashboard's other visual elements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do pie and donut represent different data? No, both represent the same data; the difference is purely visual.

Can I hide the percentage on the slices? Yes, you can show or hide the percentage as preferred.

Do the chart's colors automatically follow the field? Yes, you can use the selected field's colors or the default palette.

Video Tutorial: Step by Step

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