Money: Labels Overlap on Pie Chart (92468)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Money 98
  • Microsoft Money for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Money 97
  • Microsoft Money 2.0
  • Microsoft Money 3.0
  • Microsoft Money 98 Deluxe Edition
  • Microsoft Money 98 Financial Suite

This article was previously published under Q92468

SUMMARY

When you view a pie chart in Microsoft Money, you may find that the labels are overlapping. This is because of the small size of the pie sections.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, use the appropriate method for your version of Money.

Money 4.0, 4.0a, 5.0 and 98

  1. While the report is displayed, click the chart button you want.
  2. Click Customize.
  3. Click More Options.
  4. In the "Combine all values under <n> % of total" box, type a small number; perhaps start with 2 or 3 and gradually adjust this value as necessary.
  5. When you've finished making changes, click View to display the chart. The labels should no longer overlap.

Versions of Money Earlier Than 4.0

  1. While the report is displayed, click the Chart button.
  2. Click Format.
  3. Click Customize Report.
  4. Where you see "Combine all values under (field) % of total," enter a small number; perhaps start with 2 or 3 and gradually adjust this value as necessary.
  5. When you've finished making changes, click View to display the chart. The labels should no longer overlap.
NOTE: You may notice that there are percentages or dollar amounts showing that are smaller than the minimum value you just specified. This is because Money is recalculating the percent of total after combining the smaller values. The small number represents the combined value, not an individual one.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:1/5/2005
Keywords:kbprb KB92468