Create a Pie Chart in Excel (Easy Tutorial) 1. Select the range A1:D2. 2. On the Insert tab, in the Charts group, click the Pie symbol. 3. Click Pie. Result: 4. Click on the pie to select the whole pie. Click on a slice to drag it away from the center. Result: Note: only if you have numeric labels, empty cell A1 before you create the pie chart.