Start pie chart values at the top of the pie in a paginated report (Report Builder)

Applies to: Microsoft Report Builder (SSRS) Power BI Report Builder Report Designer in SQL Server Data Tools

In pie charts in paginated reports, by default the first value in the dataset starts at 90 degrees from the top of the pie.

Screenshot of a report builder pie chart with the dataset starting at 90 degrees.

Chart values start at 90 degrees.

You might want the first value to start at the top instead.

Screenshot of a report builder pie chart with the dataset starting at the top.

Chart values start at the top of the chart.

To Start the Pie Chart at the Top of the Pie

Click the pie itself.
If the Properties pane is not open, on the View tab, click Properties.
In the Properties pane, under Custom Attributes, change PieStartAngle from 0 to 270.
Click Run to preview your report.

The first value now starts at the top of the pie chart.