Customizing charts on the MetaTrader 5 (MT5) platform is straightforward and allows you to tailor the visual presentation to your preferences. Here are the steps to customize your charts:
1. Open Chart Properties
2. Right-click on the chart you want to customize.
3. In the “Properties” window, you can choose between different chart types: Bar Chart, Candlestick, or Line Chart.
4. Customize the colors for various elements like the background, grid, and the bars or candlesticks.
Other Chart Settings to Customize:
• Chart Shift: Enable this to shift the chart from the right edge, making space for future price movements.
• Chart Autoscroll: Enable this to automatically scroll the chart to the latest price.
• Display Options: Show or hide elements like the OHLC (Open, High, Low, Close) line, Bid and Ask price lines, and volumes. Add or remove the grid and period separators.
• Timeframes and Scaling: Change the timeframe of the chart using the toolbar or the context menu. MT5 offers 21 different timeframes from one minute to one month. You can also zoom in or out using the “+” and “-” keys or by scrolling the mouse wheel while holding down the Ctrl key.
• Indicators and Objects: Add technical indicators by clicking on the “Insert” menu and selecting “Indicators.” Draw objects like trendlines, Fibonacci retracements, and shapes using the “Insert” menu and selecting “Objects.”
• Templates: Save your customized chart settings as a template by right-clicking on the chart, selecting “Template,” and then “Save Template.” Apply saved templates to other charts by selecting “Template” and then “Load Template”.